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Articles by Ellen Doiamond
Exploring Everyday Moments of Awe Can Transform Our Lives
0 Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine a world where the simplest experiences hold a profound sense of wonder. This is not a far-fetched fantasy but a reality that can be achieved by embracing the concept of awe in everyday life. Awe, a complex emotion often associated with vastness and a need to adjust our mental frameworks, can be found in the most ordinary moments, transforming our daily experiences and enhancing our well-being.
Can ASMR Help with Touch Starvation?
2 Reading Time: 3 minutes We are in the midst of a drought – a human-touch drought! Can the somewhat mysterious practice of ASMR be a solution to this problem? The term “touch starvation” sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie but is actually being used in medical articles to describe the growing lack of physical touch in our daily lives. Skin is the largest organ of the body, and much like our primitive ancestors, we need non-sexual physical touch to be at our best. So why is touch important?
I Believe I Probably Have Autism - Even Before the Formal Assessment
57 Reading Time: 7 minutes In less than a week, I’m getting evaluated for autism by a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist. But I’m already almost 100% sure I have it. I’m not 100% certain, but I’m pretty certain. Whether they diagnose me formally (the DSM-5 system: 3/3 under criterion A and at least 2/4 under criterion B) is partly up to some subjective impressions and interpretations on behalf of the particular clinician.
New Study Reveals How Different Impulsivity Types Affect Mental and Physical Health
2 Reading Time: 2 minutes Impulsivity, a trait often viewed with a negative connotation, has been the subject of extensive psychological research. But a recent study delves deeper into this complex behaviour, highlighting its multifaceted nature and its broader implications for mental and physical health. The study explores two distinct types of impulsivity: emotion-related impulsivity (ERI) and non-emotion-related impulsivity (non-ERI).
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents: Signs and Long-Term Effects
0 Reading Time: 3 minutes It is common for victims of car accidents to sustain traumatic brain injuries. These occur when the brain strikes the inside of the skull, causing bruises or tears in the blood vessels and brain tissue. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a mild, moderate, or severe injury. Even though head injuries can have devastating consequences, many car accident victims often miss the signs in the accident’s aftermath.
Study Shows Brain's Network Adapts Dynamically to Emotional Conflicts
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Researchers have uncovered how the human brain reconfigures its conflict control network in response to emotional challenges. Using advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the study delves deep into the neural mechanisms underpinning our ability to manage and adapt to emotional and cognitive conflicts. The study, conducted by a team of international neuroscientists, introduces a novel approach to understanding the brain’s adaptability.
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