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Dialogues in Music Therapy and Social Neuroscience: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Clinical Progress

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In his book “Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain”, the neurologist Oliver Sacks stated that music can “calm us, animate us, comfort us, thrill us, or serve to organize… Read more
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Focused Ultrasound: A Stimulating New Strategy To Treat Severe Brain Damage

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A year into my doctoral training at UCLA, I escape the noisy hustle and bustle of Ronald Reagan Hospital at midday, into a clean and quiet room in the Intensive… Read more
Computer Games and PTSD
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Could a computer game help to tackle intrusive memories from traumatic events?

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Nowadays, experiencing shocking and dangerous situations in which you think yours or someone else’s life is in danger is not rare. People who are exposed to, or have witnessed life-threatening… Read more
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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

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~ Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal levels of impulsive and hyperactive behaviors which occurs in both children and adults. Symptoms appear around 3-… Read more
Feature image depicting the profile of a person's head with puzzle pieces where the brain would be, centered on a background with wavy stripes to represent hallucinations associated with schizophrenia. Designed by Alexa Erdogan.
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Cognition in Schizophrenia: The Missing Piece of the Therapeutic Puzzle

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What kind of mental image springs to mind upon reading the word ‘schizophrenia’? Many envisage individuals locked in dark institutions, plagued by non-existent voices and vivid hallucinations. Fortunately, modern antipsychotic… Read more
Comic of a person in bed surrounded by worried faces, witches, out-of-body experiences, and ghosts. Illustrated by Rajamani Selvam.
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Sleep Paralysis: What Is It and What Causes It?

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Sleep paralysis is a type of REM parasomnia or abnormal behavior that takes place during the REM sleep cycle. Also known as sleep atonia, this condition refers to the feeling… Read more
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease [Infographic]

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a peripheral neuropathy disorder that affects various genders and ethnic groups worldwide. Nerve cell abnormalities are associated with this disorder and are linked to symptoms such as… Read more
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in language acquisition and social communication. The disorder is referred to as a “spectrum,” as individuals can exhibit a… Read more