A Window to Healing: Experiences of Remote CBT During COVID-19
Introduction Imagine you’re at home, in your favorite comfortable spot, trying to overcome the heavy cloud of anxiety or depression with the help of a therapist—but not in the flesh. Instead, you’re connected through pixels and sound waves, via a screen. For many, this might seem like a scene plucked from a distant, dystopian future. […]
Observing the Unseen: How Early Parent-Infant Interactions Predict Childhood Mental Health
Introduction Imagine a young child taking their first steps, exploring the world around them, and babbling incoherently as parents watch with pride. These moments of early life are rich with interactions that are not only precious memories but also indicators of the child’s future mental health. Do the ways in which parents and infants communicate […]
Nature’s Doctor: How Greenspaces Heal Our Bodies
Introduction: Nature’s Prescription for a Healthier Heart Imagine being able to lower your blood pressure, enhance your quality of life, or even combat cancer, all with something as simple as a walk in the park. It sounds like a magic cure, but a burgeoning field of research suggests that nature’s embrace might just be a […]
Navigating the Emotional Aftermath: Anxiety and Depression in Post-COVID-19 Wuhan
Introduction Imagine being caught in the eye of a storm when suddenly calm returns, but the echoes of chaos linger. This is the mental landscape for many who once battled the fierce outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. Let’s rewind to early 2020 when Wuhan became the epicenter of a global pandemic. With time, communities […]
The Eyes Have It: Understanding Eye Contact and Social Interaction in Autism
Introduction: A Window to the Social World Imagine being in a room full of people, yet feeling oddly disconnected from everyone around you. For many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this sense of disconnection isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it can be a daily reality. One of the most profound ways this disconnect manifests is […]
Understanding Eye Contact and Social Interactions in Autism: Unraveling Neural Mysteries
Introduction: The Eyes Have It—Or Do They? Imagine this: you walk into a room filled with people, and your eyes naturally lock onto those around you, reading a story in the flicker of a glance. Eye contact is a powerful social signal, a dance of neurons and glances that guides how we connect with others. […]
Finding Stability: A Mental Health Journey Through the Pandemic
Introduction: Navigating the Storm Imagine being stuck in a turbulent storm you’re caught in the middle of. The waves are crashing around you, and fear begins to take hold. You hold onto the hope that something will keep your ship steady, that you’ll find a way through the chaos. For many facing mental health challenges, […]
Enhancing Play, Bridging Differences: A New Approach to Social Skills in Children with ADHD
Introduction: Playing Our Way to Understanding Imagine a world where simply playing can bridge the gap between children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their typically-developing peers. With so many complexities surrounding ADHD, there’s a beacon of hope courtesy of a captivating research study titled “A pairwise randomised controlled trial of a peer-mediated play-based […]
Echoes of the Pandemic: Understanding Healthcare Workers’ Mental Struggles in Taiwan During COVID-19
— Introduction Imagine being on the front lines of a global battlefield, where the enemy is a microscopic virus. This was the reality for countless healthcare workers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. These heroes traded the safety of their homes for hospital wards, all while grappling with unseen emotional battles. The psychological […]
One year of digital teaching in psychiatry as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Knowledge gain and content evaluation of medical students for two summer semesters in 2020 and 2021
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