Often the biggest existential distress that we carry is the idea that no-one will remember us when we are gone—initially we know that our friends…
California Psychiatric and Psychology Resources
“Live life to the fullest.” “Celebrate life.” “Carpe diem.” I’ve heard them all. But what if I don’t feel like it? What if I’m having…
In an earlier post, I offered my nominee for psychology’s most misunderstood concept: negative reinforcement (which is not a punishing, but a rewarding event—withdrawing or…
Three NIMH-funded collaborative research hubs are exploring the factors behind the high suicide rates among American Indian (AI) and Alaska Native (AN) youth and designing…
The human brain depends on a constant energy supply, which is needed for proper functioning. Energy supply impairments can jeopardize brain function and even lead…
Every February, we host “I Love My Job” to highlight the positive aspects of work. We received submissions from people across the country who told…
Every February, we host “I Love My Job” to highlight the positive aspects of work. We received submissions from people all across the country who…
Have you ever wondered about how an alien’s brain works? What kind of information-processing system they may have and how it may differ from ours?…
Neurobotany: A Drastically Different Approach To Information Processing And Communication In Plants?
Can plants think? We would have confidently said “No!” just a few decades back. But now we know that even plants have specific information-processing abilities,…
The NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) unit holds monthly virtual “office hours” via video conference. Discussion topics may include the basic principles of the initiative,…