Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians
As the number of coronavirus cases rises across Australia, the level of anxiety within the community is increasing. Feelings of worry and unease can be expected following a stressful event, such as the recent declaration of a global pandemic, however, it
Focusing on the People, Places, and Activities that Give Us Sanctuary
"Life is often a hard trail, and nonetheless, hopefully a long one," says therapist and author Rick Hanson. "To walk it with joy and love and peace, we all need refuges—people and places and activities that repair and refuel us,
How chronic stress changes the brain
A bit of stress is a normal part of our daily lives, which can even be good for us. Overcoming stressful events can make us more resilient. But when the stress is severe or chronic – for example caused by the breakdown
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Counselors, nurses, physicians, and others who care for those who have been traumatized are vulnerable to a condition that has been called Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS). Other terms used are Vicarious Trauma (VT), Compassion Fatigue (CT), and in some cases,
Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent
In the early 1990s, more than 100,000 children in Romania were living in overcrowded, under-funded orphanages. They suffered from severe neglect, having little interaction with caretakers. This lack of nurturing altered the structure and function of their brains. These children developed
Wearable brain stimulation could safely improve motor function after stroke
A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, according to preliminary late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, is a
Researchers Find Missing Link Between the Brain and Immune System
Implications profound for neurological diseases from autism to Alzheimer’s to multiple sclerosis. In a stunning discovery that overturns decades of textbook teaching, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined that the brain is directly connected to the