Titoli in Neuroscienza e neuropsicologia

A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief and alleviating anxiety and depression to regaining speech after stroke or traumatic brain injury, and improving mobility for people with disorders that include Parkinson’s disease and MS.

Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to build a child's capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad. It’s time to parent smarter, not harder. Filled...

Every day we speak to ourselves and to each other, about ourselves and about others. Whether ruminating on a past event alone or gossiping with a group of friends, we move through life in a state of near-constant chatter - even during those moments we profess to wanting nothing more than some peace and quiet. So, why do we do it, and what purpose does talking serve? In this paean to conversation, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara encourages us to marvel at our brains distinct mechanisms for communicating.

Trilogien, "Neuroaffektiv udviklingspsykologi", handler om, hvordan børn udvikler deres følelsesmæssige, personlighedsmæssige og sociale potentiale. Børn fødes med et enormt udviklingspotentiale, og for at kunne realisere dette potentiale har de brug for stimulation. "Neuroaffektiv udviklingspsykologi 1,2 og 3" følger en progressiv beskrivelse af de samme fem menneskeskæbner, fra de bliver født, til de når ind i voksenalderen, men bøgerne kan også læses enkeltvis.

Trilogien, "Neuroaffektiv udviklingspsykologi", handler om, hvordan børn udvikler deres følelsesmæssige, personlighedsmæssige og sociale potentiale. Børn fødes med et enormt udviklingspotentiale, og for at kunne realisere dette potentiale har de brug for stimulation. "Neuroaffektiv udviklingspsykologi 1,2 og 3" følger en progressiv beskrivelse af de samme fem menneskeskæbner, fra de bliver født, til de når ind i voksenalderen, men bøgerne kan også læses enkeltvis. På bøgernes hjemmeside ligger videoklip, der illustrerer centrale psykologiske begreber.

The more we learn about psychedelics, the less we seem to understand them. . . . In this engrossing, sometimes hilarious, always dramatic chronicle, a neuropsychologist deflates the hype, explores the limitless possibilities, and reveals a much-needed perspective about psychedelics, giving us a...

Tag med den berømte neurolog David Eagleman på en rundtur i det indre kosmos. En rejse gennem ekstremsport, strafferet, folkedrab, hjernekirurgi, robotteknologi og udødelighed. På vejen, midt i uendelige tætte virvar af celler i hjernen og deres milliarder af forbindelser, dukker noget op, du ikke kunne havde forventet at se: DIG!

Warum haben wir eigentlich ein Gehirn? Die renommierte Neurowissenschaftlerin Lisa Feldman Barrett beantwortet in diesem unterhaltsamen und leicht verständlichen Buch in siebeneinhalb kurzen Kapiteln diese und andere Fragen. Sie präsentiert aufschlussreiche Erkenntnisse aus der Forschung und wir erfahren, wie sich unser Gehirn entwickelt hat, wie es aufgebaut ist (und warum das wichtig ist) und wie es mit anderen Gehirnen zusammenarbeitet, damit wir unseren Alltag bewältigen können: Es ist die Quelle unserer Stärken und unserer Schwächen.

Understanding the human mind remains one of the most alluring challenges we face. Pioneering investigations and technologies are enabling science to gain new insights into the complexity of the brain Drawing on this research as well as interviews with neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychologists and the people they help, science journalist Lynne Malcolm takes us on a fascinating journey to discover how this new knowledge is not only changing the way we understand the brain but also changing lives.

The definitive story of the scientists who set out to answer two questions: “Why do we sleep?” and "How can we sleep better?” A century ago, sleep was considered a state of nothingness—even a primitive habit that we could learn to overcome. Then, an immigrant scientist and his assistant...

From a Forbes 30 Under 30 scientist comes a fascinating exploration into how the brain creates our conscious experiences—potentially revolutionizing neuroscience and the future of technology—transforming the very fabric of our society. Throughout history, two perspectives on the world have...

“A thorough, up-to-date, and upbeat introduction to current scientific thinking about mood disorders and their treatment. An important resource for patients and their families—and for anyone curious about progress in psychiatric research."―Peter D. Kramer, Listening to Prozac This...

Este ensayo establece puentes entre la historia de la psiquiatría, la narrativa clínica y la neurociencia para investigar los mecanismos ocultos de la creatividad y sus vínculos con la melancolía.

“Packed with valuable insights, unique lessons, and practical steps, this book will help you break through your procrastination and take immediate action toward your goals.” — Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love The audiobook is narrated...

In the face of personal and global suffering, is it possible to live with hope rather than despair? Join psychiatrist, speaker, and award-winning author Curt Thompson as he shows us how God transforms our grief into a lasting peace that surpasses all understanding. Suffering is a defining...

Emotions can be a pain. After losing his dad to Covid-19, Dean Burnett found himself wondering what life would be like without them. And so, he decided to put his feelings under the microscope - for science. In Emotional Ignorance, Dean takes us on an incredible journey of discovery, stretching from the origins of life to the end of the universe. Combining expert analysis, brilliant humour and powerful insights into the grieving process, Dean uncovers how, far from holding us back, our emotions make us who we are.

The Next Big Idea Club, August 2023 Must-Read Book In 2016, scientists proved that humans could see light at the level of a single photon. We are living in historic times when humans may look at the very fabric of the universe in a laboratory setting. Around the world, other recent discoveries...

How to use the insights of neuroscience and the techniques of mindfulness to get a good night's sleep. Everyone's familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you're groggy and irritable, your focus is off, you don't perform at your best, and you're likely to dump sugary foods and caffeine into...

The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began...

Es posible cambiar, en cualquier momento de la vida, nuestras ideas más arraigadas, nuestra forma de pensar y también nuestra experiencia emocional. Para lograrlo es suficiente una herramienta sencilla y extremadamente efectiva en la transformación de nuestro cerebro: el buen uso de la conversación.