YOUR BREATH STRENGTHENS THE BRAIN-HEART RELATIONSHIP
Interoception is the process by which we become aware of internal signals from the body. These include digestion, heartbeats, pain, and feelings. In fact, research indicates that the ability to sense cardiac signals is associated with better emotion regulation. In addition, sensitivity to cardiac signals is also associated with a lower likelihood of developing a […]
IS HIKIKOMORI SIMILAR TO SOCIAL ANXIETY?
Hikikomori typically occurs in Japan and is a severe form of social isolation. Although some patients present an underlying mental disorder, others do not. Furtheremore, they are not disturbed by their isolation, nor are they afraid of social rejection, which sets this condition apart from social anxiety.
IS SPENDING TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME BAD FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS?
Spending more than 1 hour of screen time is associated with poor psychological well-being in children and adolescents. In fact, adolescents have worst psychological outcomes than younger children with higher likelihood of having been diagnosed with anxiety or depression.