Depression “Tweaks” Disappointment Circuit in Brain
"People with depression process information more negatively than healthy people." Scientific American reports on new research exploring the brain circuitry underlying this imbalance. Read More
"People with depression process information more negatively than healthy people." Scientific American reports on new research exploring the brain circuitry underlying this imbalance. Read More
Inquiry examines the benefits of mindfulness in health care, education, the workplace, prisons, and more. Read More
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias. Read More
A staggering number of Americans say they don't get enough sleep. National Geographic explores the science behind sleep and the dangers of not getting enough of it. Read More
The Harvard Business Review outlines key research on the neural mechanisms underlying meditation. Read More
This BBC Radio documentary gives a brief overview of the research and practice of mindfulness. Read More
The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year. Read More
In psychotherapy, Sharon Begley warns, cognitive bias can put patients’ recoveries at risk. Read More
If we can direct our thoughts toward the well-being of others, says Daniel Goleman, it will help promote a more enduring, genuine kind of happiness. Read More
Scientific evidence shows that we can train the brain to feel more compassion—for others and for ourselves. Read More