Written Exposure Therapy Serves as Scalable Treatment for PTSD
Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a brief, five‑session, therapist‑guided writing intervention that produces clinically significant reductions in PTSD symptoms. Clinical data show its effectiveness rivals gold‑standard treatments such as cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. Because it requires minimal therapist contact, WET can be delivered securely via telehealth and embedded in primary‑care, addiction and veterans’ settings. JMIR highlights the approach as a scalable, equity‑focused solution for underserved trauma survivors.
Mindfulness Tips at Work
IESE faculty shares practical mindfulness techniques for employees, highlighting four simple exercises—breathing counts, savoring a raisin, conscious walking, and coffee rituals. The article notes that major corporations such as General Motors, eBay, AstraZeneca and Toyota have instituted mindfulness programs to...
Designing Care Environments for Sensory Regulation, Not Just Clinical Efficiency
Healthcare design has long prioritized efficiency, but growing neuro‑divergent patient populations are exposing the limits of that approach. Bright lighting, constant alarms, hard surfaces and abrupt spatial transitions can trigger sensory overload, leading to agitation, sleep disruption and slower recovery....
MyndHaven Is Building AI-Powered Tools to Improve Therapy Preparation and Follow-Up
MyndHaven is developing an AI‑driven platform that captures daily emotional data from therapy clients and delivers structured weekly summaries to therapists, aiming to cut initial session time by over 90%. The system also generates post‑session recaps and offers employers anonymized,...
These Patients' Hearts Stopped a Dozen Times a Day. An Innovative Procedure Has Transformed Their Lives.
Cardioinhibitory syncope, a rare form of fainting caused by excessive vagal signaling, can halt the heart up to a dozen times daily. Researchers presented early results of cardioneuroablation, a catheter‑based radio‑frequency procedure that ablates ganglionated plexi on the heart’s surface....
This Common Complaint May Be Quietly Wrecking Your Sleep
A recent study of 3,177 adults found that feeling older than one’s chronological age predicts poorer sleep across multiple dimensions, including insomnia severity, sleep regularity, and daytime impairment. The researchers measured subjective age, sleep health, and mental‑health factors, and the...
Many Women Feel Anxious During Pregnancy & This May Be A Contributing Factor
A new longitudinal study of 231 pregnant women tracked from early gestation to six months postpartum found that sleep disturbances consistently preceded increases in anxiety, obsessive thinking and OCD‑related symptoms. The reverse—anxiety driving later sleep problems—was not observed, suggesting poor...
Wave Neuroscience’s MeRT System Receives the US FDA Clearance for PTSD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance to Wave Neuroscience’s Magnetic EEG‑guided Resonance Therapy (MeRT) system for treating post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision follows a Texas A&M‑led clinical trial that demonstrated statistically significant reductions in PTSD symptom...
What Every Mountain Athlete Needs to Know About Heart Rate Variability
The article, featuring data scientist Dr. Marco Altini, explains heart rate variability (HRV) as a measure of the autonomic nervous system’s response to stress rather than a predictor of performance. It warns that wearable readiness scores often mislead athletes by...
AI Is Becoming America’s New Therapist—And the Risks Are Growing Fast
AI-powered chatbots are increasingly serving as first‑line emotional support for millions of Americans, filling gaps left by therapist shortages and high costs. These digital companions offer 24/7, low‑cost access, but they lack professional judgment and accountability. The rapid adoption is...
GLP-1 Medications Combined with Lifestyle Changes Effectively Quiet “Food Noise,” New Research Suggests
Researchers presented a new Food Noise Questionnaire that quantifies intrusive thoughts about eating and used it to compare outcomes in a digital weight‑loss program. Participants taking a GLP‑1 receptor agonist alongside behavioral coaching saw their food‑noise scores drop by just...
Brain Training Is the New Wellness Trend – And Hotels Are Taking Notice
Brain training is emerging as a central pillar of the wellness movement, driven by research on neuroplasticity that shows even brief mental challenges sharpen cognition. Hotels worldwide are capitalizing on this trend by packaging neurofeedback, float therapy, skill‑building workshops, and...
The 8 Mobility Moves That Support Longevity, From a Physical Therapist
Physical therapist Winnie Yu outlines eight mobility exercises—spanning the neck, shoulders, chest, hips and back—to help adults preserve joint lubrication and range of motion. Each move is performed for 10‑12 repetitions across two to three sets, and can be integrated...
Kids on Social Media More than Two Hours a Day at Higher Risk of Mental Illness
A longitudinal study of 1,195 Melbourne students found that adolescents who spend more than two hours per day on social media face a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and self‑harm one year later, with the effect strongest among 12‑ to...
Running on Empty? Why Mid-Year Fatigue Is Real and What You Can Do About It
Mid‑year fatigue is sweeping South African workplaces as employees hit the six‑month mark with depleted energy, according to HR director Annemie Burger of Penquin. The slump manifests as mental fog, emotional exhaustion, and reduced productivity despite adequate sleep. Burger argues...