The Role of Oxytocin in Threat Response
The fight-or-flight response has been widely studied and the findings have been replicated across species. Recently, researchers looked at fear responses in parents when threats occur in the presence of their young and found that a new threat response surfaces – protection of the offspring instead of fight-or-flight. This article explores the neuroscientific mechanisms underlying the switch from self-defense to protection of their young.
Date Posted: November 12, 2018
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Childhood Attachment Explains Adulthood
Attachment theory has been increasingly linked to a myriad of disruptions to personal and interpersonal functioning, as well as mental health diagnoses. It was founded by psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 60s and continue to be a very relevant piece of the puzzle in figuring out the root causes of certain personality and mental health problems.
Date Posted: November 10, 2018
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Best Course of Action for Anxiety?
A new meta-analysis from Oxford University have found evidence that suggest group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be the best form of psychotherapy for individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
Date Posted: November 7, 2018
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The Dark Side: Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude is an emotion that has fascinated both professionals and lay people for quite a while, precisely because it is an emotion that has been associated with psychopathy.
Date Posted: November 3, 2018
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The Upsides of Moral Outrage
A lot of political headlines have been dominating the news of late, and it has divided people into camps based on their opinions about the issues at hand. While political news are nothing new, what is particularly interesting about the recent spate of political happenings seem to cross into the moral realm as well, generating a spate of moral judgments and emotions from readers, one of these being moral outrage.
Date Posted: October 27, 2018
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Family Estrangement
This article explores the different reasons family estrangement can occur and how a child copes with their decision to distant themselves from their family.
Date Posted: October 26, 2018
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What Are the Signs of Mild Depression?
Mild depression can be hard to diagnose. Many symptoms can feel like regular emotional responses.While the name may suggest that this is not a serious condition, changes in mood ...
Oct 13
GODepression
Depression is one of the highest prevalent mental disorders in the world today. Three hundred million people around the world suffer from depression according to the World Health ...
Oct 4
GO10 Facts about Alzheimer's Disease You Should Know
Share your views at https://www.meetingsint.com/conferences/dementiaMail your concerns to dementia@annualmeetings.net#Dementia_2019 #Toronto #April_15 #Conference ...
Oct 4
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Are You in Love with Love?
Zeny is in love. She's in love with love since she's 12. She watches one romantic ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Sep 11
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