Active Sleep Is More Than Just Counting Sheep
New research by neuroscientists at Monash University shows that the sleeping brain has the capacity to encode important pieces of information – even though the body is resting.
Team finds how error and reward signals are organized within cerebral cortex
The process of how both error and reward signals are organized within the cerebral cortex are revealed by researchers.
Volume 7 Issue 1 Reading Course
Volume 7 Issue 1 short reading course Addiction; Bringing the Body into the Therapy Room. (1 hour) In this course you will learn: About two views of addiction How a biological understanding of addiction helps policy and treatments What are the levels of substance use...
Long-term effects of institutional rearing, foster care, and brain activity on memory and executive functioning
Researchers report children who experience deprivation early in life have impaired memory and executive function between the ages of 8 and 16 compared to peers who were placed in quality foster homes.
NIH study implicates hyperactive immune system in aging brain disorders
Results suggest a breakdown in brain cell waste system triggers a destructive immune reaction.
SOP 17: John Arden Talks About Brain Networks (Part 2)
The second part of our conversation with John Arden about neural networks that are important for therapists John Arden, PhD, ABPP has over 40 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs. Dr. Arden’s...
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
Imaging nerve-cell interactions
A new imaging technique developed by LMU researchers is garnering lots of attention. Based on a method for making tissues, organs and even whole organisms transparent, it promises to transform studies of the nervous system in particular.
How does the Brain Learn by Talking to Itself?
UNIGE scientists uncover the role of synaptic feedback systems in shaping learning processes in the brain’s cortex – a discovery that may prove valuable for developing efficient artificial intelligence.
Wireless ‘pacemaker for the brain’ could be new standard treatment for neurological disorders
Researchers have developed a new wireless brain stimulation device that could revolutionize the way neurological disorders are treated. The device fine tunes treatments by stimulating and recording electrical currents in the brain at the same time.
New Smart Helmet Could Spot Concussions in Real Time
This fall, tens of thousands of American football players, from grade-schoolers on up to the pros, will be treated for concussions.
Why Two People See The Same Thing But Have Different Memories
Does it ever strike you as odd that you and a friend can experience the same event at the same time, but come away with different memories of what happened? So why is it that people can recall the same thing so differently?
SOP 16: John Arden Talks About Brain Networks
We have John Arden back with us to talk about 3 very important brain networks that every therapists should know about John Arden, PhD, ABPP has over 40 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs. Dr. Arden’s...
Culling Less Fit Neurons Protects against Amyloidb-Induced Brain Damage and Cognitive and Motor Decline
Researchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer’s disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.
Mirroring Hands
Mirroring Hands with Richard Hill Richard Hill talks about Mirroring Hands (1 hour) Learning objectives: Understanding conscious and non-conscious states Why conducting an interpersonal relational experience in responsiveness to the client is the best way to do...
How a Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus
Researchers report defects in the Ets1 gene is linked to characteristics associated with systemic lupus erythematosus immune abnormalities.
Addiction
Addiction John Falcon [button...
The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development How emotions and social relationships drive learning Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Linda Darling-Hammond, Christina Krone [button...
People with Schizophrenia Experience Emotions Differently From Others, Body Map Shows
Study reveals those with schizophrenia have an overall reduction of bodily sensations across all emotions, where as those without the disorder show specific patterns of increase arousal and decreased energy across the body for each emotion.
Bringing the Body into the Therapy Room
Bringing the Body into the Therapy Room Sophia Davis [button...
Why Does My Brain Hate Me
“Why does my brain hate me?” Resistance as relearning Derrick L. Hassert [button...
The Neuropsychotherapist Volume 7 Issue 1
Welcome to the New Year and the first issue of The Neuropsychotherapist for 2019 under our exciting new brand, the Science of Psychotherapy! This year promises to have an international flavor that I’m sure will both fascinate and intrigue you.
Gut-brain connection signals worms to alter behavior while eating
Study may lead to a better understanding of the digestive tract’s nervous system.
Study Finds GABA Cells Help Fight Alcoholism
Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.