How Memory Processes Are Affected By Depression

Introduction Episodic memories, or memories for where/what/when information, is a dynamic process. Whenever we learn or encode information, it takes time and overnight sleep to…
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Introduction Episodic memories, or memories for where/what/when information, is a dynamic process. Whenever we learn or encode information, it takes time and overnight sleep to…
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What is the self? This question has been fundamental for many centuries, from Aristotle to Freud. Currently, neuroscientists are interested to know how self-related information,…
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Many people love a “rush” – lines for good rollercoasters are rarely short. Some people really love a rush and do things like skydiving, base-jumping…
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That the mind is comprised of distinct systems is one of the earliest and most recurring ideas in psychology. Plato claimed the psyche is comprised…
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The holistic and ancient Indic practice of yoga is now familiar to both the general public and the scientific community of the Western world. Emerging…
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The hormone oxytocin is probably best known for its role in establishing and maintaining (romantic) relationships, and is therefore charmingly termed “the love hormone.” While…
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More than 25% of people who regularly meditate have had a “particularly unpleasant” psychological experience including feelings of anxiety and distorted thoughts. The new University…
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You know how it feels when you’re stressed, right? And you can certainly imagine that stress is not just a subjective experience but also depends…
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Imagine that you could become aware that you were dreaming, or “lucid,” in your dreams at any time. Countless researchers and laypersons alike have pursued…
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Infectious disease has posed a greater threat to human survival and welfare throughout both our recent and distant past. Given the implications of disease-causing parasites…
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Australian researchers believe that mental well-being and illnesses such as depression or anxiety are separate constructs. They came to this conclusion after testing the processing…
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