Mental Health
5 questions tagged Mental Health — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to perceived threat, causing worry, a racing heart and tension. When it is intense and persistent, it can become an anxiety disorder.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying full attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgment. It is often practised through meditation.
What is narcissism?
Narcissism is excessive self-focus, including a need for admiration and a lack of empathy. In its extreme form it is diagnosed as narcissistic personality disorder.
How does chronic anxiety affect the brain?
Chronic anxiety keeps threat circuits active and can make the brain more alert to danger cues. Over time, it may interfere with memory, sleep, and emotional regulation.
When was the first published study showing that psychotherapy can change brain activity?
Evidence that psychotherapy changes brain activity became clear in the 1990s. Early neuroimaging studies showed measurable changes after treatment.