Body & Brain
Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
The Science of Sleep: 7 Secrets for Better Wellbeing
Sleep is at once highly familiar—we all do it—and deeply mysterious; among those studying the science of sleep, there is no consensus on why it [...]
The Hidden Costs of Sleep Deprivation & Its Consequences
In the short term, a lack of sleep can leave us stressed and grumpy, unwilling, or unable to take on what is needed or expected [...]
Circadian Rhythm: The Science Behind Your Internal Clock
Circadian rhythms are the daily cycles of our bodily processes, such as sleep, appetite, and alertness. In a sense, we all know about them because [...]
What Is the Health Belief Model? An Updated Look
Early detection through regular screening is key to preventing and treating many diseases. Despite this fact, participation in screening tends to be low. In Australia, [...]
Positive Pain Management: How to Better Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a condition that causes widespread, constant pain and distress and fills both sufferers and the healthcare professionals who treat them with dread. [...]
18 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques (& 10 PDFs)
From time to time, we all experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts in our stream of consciousness (Shackelford & Zeigler-Hill, 2020). While many are frivolous, such as [...]
Biopsychosocial Model in Action: 12 Tips & Resources
Humans are complex creatures. We are made up of more than skin and bones. We are more than just a “computer” mind that processes information. [...]
What Is the Feldenkrais Method & Is It Effective?
The promotion of body awareness, nonjudgmental mindfulness, and mental and physical wellbeing is the reason behind the growing popularity of mind-body approaches in the Western [...]
What Is Cognitive Decline and How to Prevent It
Each of us has been in a situation where we notice cognitive change in ourselves or someone we know. A parent who has difficulty using [...]
Neurofeedback Therapy: A Promising Approach for Trauma
There is increasing recognition that unresolved trauma underpins many mental health problems. A range of treatments have flourished to promote healing from trauma, with talk [...]
