The Link Between Complex Trauma and the Immune System
Complex trauma, often characterised by prolonged exposure to interpersonal trauma, has far-reaching impacts on both mental and physical health. While it is widely known that
Category: Neuropsychology
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: Beyond Schizophrenia
When we hear about people hearing voices, we often assume they are suffering with Schizophrenia or another psychiatric condition, however, studies show that auditory hallucinations
Exploring the Interplay of Negative Self-Talk, Self-Hypnosis, and De-hypnosis
What is self-talk and where does it derive from? Self-talk is a natural part of a human’s child development and has been proposed to have
Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing
There are various breathing techniques that we’ve all come across, but I’d like to share with you the breathing techniques that science suggests as the
Evolutionary Reward Circuits of Pleasure and Their Influence on Behaviour
By examining how our evolutionary history has shaped the neural pathways associated with pleasure and reward, we gain a deeper understanding of the motivations that
The Evolutionary Reward System for Action and Moving Forward in the Face of Danger
I’ll let Dr. Andrew Huberman say it all! In summary, we possess an ancient, innate reward system that encourages us to keep progressing even when
Evolution is Driving our Behaviour!
In my years of diving into psychology and more recently, the biology of mental health, one concept has stood out: the idea that our thoughts,
Dopamine: The King of Neurotransmitters
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that plays a crucial role in the brain’s communication system. It has a profound impact on various aspects of
The Plastic Brain
Unlocking the Power of Neuroplasticity: Replacing Habits for Better Wellbeing Have you ever wondered what neuroplasticity is all about? This fascinating concept reveals the brain’s
Mind and Body Connection – The Gut-Brain Axis
The connection between the gut and the brain is known as the gut-brain axis, and it involves bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal system and the
Why We Need to Know About Cortisol
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress (the adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. There are
Stress is a killer. Right? … How?
So, we’ve all heard the cliche, “Stress is a killer”, but this seems to be so overused now that people just seem to say it,
Fight or Flight – What’s Happening Under the Hood?
The term ‘fight or flight’ is widely recognised as the body’s stress response, signaling a state of alertness and readiness to either flee or confront
What are Neurotransmitters and Why Should We Understand Them?
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across synapses which are the tiny gaps or junctions between neurons (nerve cells) in the nervous system. Neurotransmitters play
Mind and Body Connection – the Central Nervous System
I’ve learned through academic study and personal investigation into mental and physical health that understanding the intrinsic connection between the mind and body is absolutely