"Instead of pushing harder to accomplish your goals, maximize your unfocused mind." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-pra… via @psychtoday | How to Think Smarter, Not Harder, Using Your Unfocused Mind

Repeated exposure to emotional events leads to stronger memories due to stable brain representations, a new study finds. dlvr.it/TJMKPR

Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls A new study finds that people who stay up late, known as evening chronotypes, have a higher risk of depression compared to early risers. Researchers analyzed data from 546 university students, examining their sleep habits, mindfulness,

🚨Out now in Trends in Cognitive Sciences 🚨 We explore the use of cognitive theories/models with real-world data for understanding mental health. We review emerging studies and discuss challenges and opportunities of this approach. W/ Yael Niv @yaelniv.bsky.social and Erik Nook 🏳️‍🌈 Thread ⬇️

Creative Minds, Younger Brains: Engaging in music, dance, painting, or even (some) gaming is linked to delayed brain aging. Article: doi.org/10.1038/s41467…. 🧵1/5 Biophysical modeling, graph theory, and Neurosynth analyses reveal plasticity-driven efficiency in regions most