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Ultrasound Wearable Accelerates REM Sleep Without Drugs
health-and-medicine19 days ago

Ultrasound Wearable Accelerates REM Sleep Without Drugs

UT Austin researchers developed a soft wearable patch (NEUSLeeP) that uses ultrasound and real-time brain monitoring to noninvasively target REM sleep, making users enter REM 43 minutes faster and stay about 16 minutes longer in a 28-person study, with evidence of improved heart-rate variability and changes in emotion-related brain circuits, hinting at benefits for stress and mood regulation and potential applications for PTSD, depression, and insomnia; larger trials and commercialization are planned.

via ScienceDaily|
#emotion-regulation#health-and-medicine#rem-sleep
Anterior insula ties narcissistic traits to emotional suppression, study shows
neuroscience4 months ago

Anterior insula ties narcissistic traits to emotional suppression, study shows

A 172-person MRI study ties narcissistic traits to anterior insula structure: higher grandiose and vulnerable narcissism are linked to smaller right anterior insula volume (left insula for vulnerable narcissism) and reduced gyrification. Mediation analyses show expressive suppression mediates the link between insula structure and narcissism, with bidirectional effects suggesting emotion-hiding habits and brain anatomy influence each other. Findings come from healthy adults and may not generalize to clinical populations.

via PsyPost|
#anterior-insula#emotion-regulation#expressive-suppression
Amygdala networks altered by smartphone overuse disrupt emotion regulation
addiction5 months ago

Amygdala networks altered by smartphone overuse disrupt emotion regulation

A resting-state fMRI study of 72 college students finds that problematic smartphone use is linked to an imbalance in amygdala connectivity: the right amygdala shows stronger ties to the right temporal pole (involved in social-emotional processing) and weaker connections to the right thalamus, left precuneus (default mode network), and cerebellum, while the left amygdala shows increased connectivity with cognitive-control areas and reduced cerebellar links. These neural differences correlate with higher smartphone dependence and greater difficulty regulating negative emotions, suggesting an overactive emotional system paired with weaker cognitive regulation; however, the cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions.

via PsyPost|
#addiction#amygdala-connectivity#default-mode-network
8 Signs You're Mentally Stronger Than Most, According to Psychology
health-and-psychology1 year ago

8 Signs You're Mentally Stronger Than Most, According to Psychology

The article outlines eight trainable habits that indicate high mental strength, including responding rather than reacting, practicing self-compassion, adapting mindset, setting boundaries, practicing controlled discomfort, aligning actions with values, delaying gratification strategically, and cultivating equanimity through mindfulness and movement. These traits, supported by psychological research and Buddhist principles, suggest that mental resilience is accessible to everyone through consistent practice.

via VegOut|
#emotion-regulation#health-and-psychology#mental-strength
"Unraveling the Brain's Role in Emotion Regulation"
neuroscience2 years ago

"Unraveling the Brain's Role in Emotion Regulation"

A new study provides insight into how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation, and identifying specific brain regions, such as the anterior prefrontal cortex, that are key to emotion regulation. The study also explores the interaction between neurotransmitters and emotion regulation, suggesting potential implications for pharmaceutical treatments. Understanding these mechanisms could lead to improved mental health treatments by targeting specific brain areas for therapy or stimulation.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-activity#emotion-regulation#fmri-studies
"Study: Depressed Individuals Avoid Positive Emotions"
mental-health2 years ago

"Study: Depressed Individuals Avoid Positive Emotions"

Two studies conducted in Israel found that individuals with major depressive disorder tend to distract themselves from positive emotions, effectively reducing the duration of their pleasant emotional experiences. Depressed individuals are more likely to choose distraction over positive rumination in response to pleasant memories, leading to decreases in pleasant affect and increases in unpleasant affect. This behavior is also evident in their daily lives, where they are more likely to use distraction to avoid pleasant emotions. The study sheds light on important psychological mechanisms found in depression, highlighting the significance of emotion regulation strategies in managing the condition.

via PsyPost|
#depression#emotion-regulation#mental-health
The Impact of Contraceptive Pills on Women's Brain Function
health2 years ago

The Impact of Contraceptive Pills on Women's Brain Function

A study conducted in Canada has found that women who use oral contraceptives (OCs) have a thinner ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) compared to men, potentially impairing emotion regulation. The study suggests that this effect may be reversible after discontinuing OC use. The researchers emphasized the need for further studies to understand the impact and reversibility of OC use on brain anatomy and emotional regulation. They also highlighted the importance of considering the effects of sex hormones on brain development, particularly in adolescence when many girls start using OCs. The objective of the study is to raise awareness about the potential effects of OCs on the brain and promote further research in women's health.

via PsyPost|
#brain-development#contraceptive-pills#emotion-regulation
"Lithium's Influence on Brain Activity: Unveiling Emotion Regulation Findings"
mental-health2 years ago

"Lithium's Influence on Brain Activity: Unveiling Emotion Regulation Findings"

A recent study published in Psychopharmacology has examined the impact of lithium on emotion regulation, a core psychological process often impaired in bipolar disorder. The study found that lithium administration led to altered brain activation patterns during emotion regulation tasks, with decreased activation in prefrontal areas and increased connectivity between certain brain regions. These findings provide valuable insights into the effects of lithium on the brain and may contribute to the development of more effective treatments for bipolar disorder. However, further research is needed to validate these results in patients with bipolar disorder.

via PsyPost|
#bipolar-disorder#brain-activity#emotion-regulation
Childhood Maltreatment Linked to Sleep Problems in Adulthood, Study Reveals
health2 years ago

Childhood Maltreatment Linked to Sleep Problems in Adulthood, Study Reveals

A study conducted in China has found that childhood maltreatment may lead to sleep problems later in life, with emotion regulation playing a role in this connection. The study involved young individuals aged 16 to 22 and found that those who experienced high levels of physical and emotional maltreatment had the most distinct sleep issues. Participants exposed to sexual abuse or a combination of physical and emotional maltreatment also experienced sleep problems through different emotion regulation processes. The study highlights the need for differential targets on emotion regulation strategies for distinct maltreatment groups and considering the cooccurrence of physical and emotional maltreatment. However, the study's reliance on self-reports and the limited representation of Chinese youth from below-average income families may introduce bias.

via PsyPost|
#childhood-maltreatment#china#emotion-regulation
"Cognitive Distancing Boosts Decision-Making Performance, Study Finds"
psychology3 years ago

"Cognitive Distancing Boosts Decision-Making Performance, Study Finds"

Cognitive distancing, a technique commonly used in psychological therapy, has been found to enhance decision-making performance in a reinforcement learning task. The study suggests that cognitive distancing improves decision-making by promoting deliberate choices and increasing sensitivity to negative outcomes. This finding may explain why cognitive distancing is effective in managing emotions. The research provides preliminary evidence that psychological interventions can impact learning processes and potentially improve symptoms of mental health disorders. However, further research is needed to understand the interactions between cognitive interventions, psychological processes, and mental health outcomes.

via PsyPost|
#cognitive-distancing#decision-making#emotion-regulation