Concussion Culture: How to Protect Young Athletes
In May of 2012, former NFL linebacker Junior Seau took his own life by shooting himself in the chest. Seau was dealing with depression, mood swings and insomnia.
MIND Guest Blog
Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American Mind
Why We Need to Abandon the Disease-Model of Mental Health Care
The idea that our more distressing emotions such as grief and anger can best be understood as symptoms of physical illnesses is pervasive and seductive.
To Feel Meaningful Is To Feel Immortal
Imagine when our ancestors first started to look up at the stars and question their place in the universe. Why are we here? Are we alone? What happens to us when we die?
Brain Stimulation May Alleviate Severe Depression, but Full Recovery Takes Time
This blog is the last in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
In the Future, Your Therapy and Education Will Be Tailored to Your Brain
This blog is the sixth in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
Simply Shining a Light Can Reveal the Brain's Structure
This blog is the fifth in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
The Risks and Rewards of Trancranial Direct Current Stimulation
This blog is the fourth in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
Can Video Games Diagnose Cognitive Deficits?
This blog is the third in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
A Hubble Telescope for the Mind
This blog is the second in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
Expert Cancer Care May Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Watson
This blog is the first in a series of guest posts on technology and the brain to celebrate Scientific American Mind’s 10-year anniversary.
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