Facial expressions and identification of the emotions The speed at which we produce facial expressions plays an essential role in identifying emotions in other individuals, as demonstrated in a recent study at the University of Birmingham. The research revealed that...
The impact of traumatic experiences on our dreams Dreams commonly reflect what we feel and see while awake, so it prevails to have nightmares and anxiety dreams after a distressing experience. These disturbing dreams generally consist of similar feelings and...
ERP: The gold standard treatment for OCD Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli...
Mental health services available in Edinburgh The following list includes mental health services available in Edinburgh, which you can access without necessarily seeing a GP. Living Life is a cost-free telephone service offered to anyone over the age of 16 who...
The link between traumatic stress during childhood and the changes in the brain in adulthood Researchers from the University of Alberta have revealed that traumatic or stressful events in childhood may lead to tiny changes in fundamental brain structures that can now...
Anxiety: Exploring the Effectiveness of Exposure Therapy Exposure-based therapy is a highly effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder. However, its application remains significantly underutilised, underscoring the need for...