It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the third year of the pandemic. Whether it’s losing loved ones, suffering from increased depression and anxiety due to isolation, or coping with the overwhelming stress of the constant disruption to our everyday lives, we...
“Happy Holidays!” is a common expression that we hear frequently this time of year. Unfortunately, for many the holidays are anything but happy. In fact, they can be a trigger for depression, anxiety and PTSD. Psychology Today even has a recent blog out on...
Thinking Outside the Box About Autism Pennsylvania community organizer,Jessica Benham made history when she became the first autistic person to be elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. More and more, employers recognize strengths that autistic individuals...
Consistent hand washing is absolutely the right action with the COVID-19 a constant threat. Hyper-vigilance about disinfecting your cell phone, door handles, gas pumps, and shopping carts is a necessity to do our part in containing the virus. To the 2.3% of the...
Anxiety and depression are often used in the same conversation and oftentimes the comorbidity of the two is cause for confusion. But technically, these are two different mental disorders with very different effects although they do share a few commonalities. Defining...
Perhaps you are looking forward to the great excuse social distancing provides to binge on Netflix. Truly, no judgment here. What better way to escape the news and transport ourselves to a land sans any mention of you-know-what. Here’s a thought: What if we look...
A great night’s sleep matters in more ways than you can probably dream up. Our physical well-being depends upon it. Our emotional state depends upon it. Our brains absolutely have to have it to function properly every single night, in fact. (Studies have...
When someone mentions the term “executive function,” you might conjure up images of a white-collared worker in a fancy glass office overlooking the park blocks of a fabulous city making important decisions for their company and overseeing the activities of...
When it comes to healthy brain function, the right foods are important. You have certainly heard that eating plenty of healthy fats, leafy greens, berries, and whole foods are good for your mind. In addition to eating foods high in antioxidants, we should also avoid...
Athletes of all levels, sports and ages want the competitive edge: faster response times, more strength, better focus and motor skills, and shorter recovery periods. As neuroscience applications gain more focus and attention in the sports arena, the connections...
