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Neuroscientists discover how the brain slows anxious breathing

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

The findings provide a targetable area for slowing breathing in people with anxiety, panic disorders, or PTSD, in addition to explaining the efficacy of slowed, intentional breathing in mindfulness practices like yoga.

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The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Workplace Stress

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Today, lets explore how mindfulness practices can help you regain control over your mental well-being at work. Why Mindfulness? Mindfulness is not just a trend; its a scientifically validated approach to managing stress and improving focus. How Does Mindfulness Help Manage Workplace Stress?

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Dr. Leah Katz on Helping Clients Get “Unstuck”

National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Leah Katzpsychologist, social media influencer, and author of Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery reframes how we understand bravery by focusing on celebrating the small but profound moments of what it is to be human.

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Beyond Techniques: The Common Factors That Drive Healing

Mad in America

But as I sift through the literature and hear ACT championed as the next big thing, I find myself asking: Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy truly revolutionary, or is it just a new coat of paint on familiar therapeutic frameworks?

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California Students Take the Lead on Tech and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

Leveraging the Child Mind Institutes open-source platform MindLogger , the winning interventions showcase an inspiring combination of lived experience, empathy, and scientific creativity.

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Congrats to the 2024 MPS Poster Competition Winners!

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

UMMS) Mindfulness Practices for Medical Students and the Impact of Accountability on Well-Being First Place: Michael Bray, M.D., M.Sc (JH) Deep Brain Stimulation of the Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata for Ultra-Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia Finalist: Maria Gianelle, M.D.

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Exploring Alternatives: How Do Antidepressants Stack Up Against Other Treatments?

Lightwork

Your journey to feeling better may include therapy , exercise, mindfulness practices, or a combination of these approaches. While antidepressants are important in mental health care, other treatments also offer valuable ways to recover. At LightWork Therapy and Recovery , we understand the unique challenges women face with depression.