Researchers discovered that anxious individuals utilize a less optimal region of the forebrain when navigating socially challenging situations compared to their non-anxious counterparts. This was determined through brain scans that mapped regions active during simulated social scenarios.
Anxiety and the Brain: The Forebrain’s Role in Social Decisions Unveiled Read More »
Throughout evolution, humans have developed a natural inclination to be cautious and apprehensive in various situations. Our minds are equipped with multiple hair-trigger systems that continuously scan for potential threats. However, if we assert ourselves and meet our personal needs, we are less likely to react impulsively towards others. Remember, cultivating self-assurance and fulfilment promotes
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Four Emotional States to Attend to When Treating OCD
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August 21, 2023
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Dating anxiety is complex and multifaceted, here’s how you can keep calm.
8 Tips To Beat Your Dating Anxiety And Ace Your Next Date Read More »
Robert Nelson has invested hundreds of millions in Altos Labs, a biotech company working on ways to rejuvenate cells and eliminate disease
Hawaiians are still grappling with the emergency caused by wildfires that destroyed Lahaina, but Indigenous leaders are thinking about the future of the community and how to rebuild.
Native Hawaiians fear Maui wildfire destruction will lead to their cultural erasure Read More »
Struggling with intrusive thoughts? Here are three steps that can help you regain control and minimize their impact on your mental well-being.
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Did you know that more than half of all Americans experience a certain level of fear when it comes to sharks? It might seem irrational, but there are both logical and irrational reasons behind it. Great White Sharks specifically tend to strike terror even though actual attacks are quite rare. This fear stems from their
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How parents can anticipate the possibility of school anxiety, open up communication channels, and prepare some de-escalation methods in case they are needed.
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Despite a fear of heights, Eric Sparling wanted to conquer the Knife Edge in Maine by himself. Along the way, he learned to be kinder to himself and accept help.
I might never conquer my fear of heights, but I’m trying one peak at a time Read More »
