COVID and the brain

Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be. This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ...  Show more

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ...  Show more

Dr. Avi Nath discusses COVID brain fog and other cognitive syndromes. Show references: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/03/27/covid-brain-fog-chemo-brain-alzheimers-disease/ 

We know that when people's cognitive abilities decline they may develop mental health issues like depression and anxiety. But could mental health issues actually raise the risk of cognitive decline—because there are similar causes in the brain. 

Disorders of the brain affect 1/5 of the population. Little to no research has been made to understand the molecular causes of psychiatric disorders within a decade, but James Temperton, author and Digital Editor for Wired Magazine, is optimistic.Today, Temperton shares the poten ...  Show more

The underreporting of psychotic symptoms by patients in depression is a significant concern, frequently driven by the fear of consequences like hospitalization or the stigma of embarrassment. We'll discuss the history, the differential to consider when thinking of psychotic depre ...  Show more