How Can Anxiety Affect Decision-Making? + Tips For How To Manage
Anxiety disorders can significantly impact decision-making processes, often leading to a state known as decision paralysis.
Fagen et al. (elephant learning)
Fagen, A., Acharya, N., & Kaufman, G. E. (2014). Positive reinforcement training for a trunk wash in Nepal’s working elephants: demonstrating alternatives to traditional elephant … Read more
Attentional Consistency When Studying Important Information
The study examined how the importance (value) of to-be-remembered information impacts attentional lapses during learning in younger and older adults.
Mental Health Recovery Narratives: A Thematic Analysis
Llewellyn-Beardsley, J., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Pollock, K., Ali, Y., Watson, E., Franklin, D., … & Edgley, A. (2022). ‘Maybe I shouldn’t talk’: The role of power … Read more
Pregnant Women’s Trauma Exposure & Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS)
This research contributes to understanding how traumatic stress impacts women’s reproductive health and pregnancy experiences.
Emotional Changes & Outcomes In Psychotherapy: Systematic Review
Sønderland, N. M., Solbakken, O. A., Eilertsen, D. E., Nordmo, M., & Monsen, J. T. (2024). Emotional changes and outcomes in psychotherapy: A systematic review … Read more
Effect of Breathwork on Stress & Mental Health: Meta‑Analysis of RCTS
The primary methods of this meta-analysis included searching multiple databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of breathwork interventions on self-reported stress, anxiety, and depression.
Systematic Review of Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress, Anxiety, & Depression
This systematic review found substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among adults, both as a standalone intervention and combined with other treatments.
Anticipated & Anticipatory Emotions & Their Sensitivity to Depressive Symptoms
Clayton McClure, J. H., Riggs, K. J., Dewhurst, S. A., & Anderson, R. J. (2024). Differentiating anticipated and anticipatory emotions and their sensitivity to depressive … Read more
Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Anxiety
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that can help reduce anxiety and stress where you tense and then relax different muscle groups in your body. This process helps you become more aware of the difference between tension and relaxation.