Myths and Facts About Schizophrenia
Many people have a lot of misconceptions about all sorts of mental illnesses. There is especially a lot of misinformation out there about schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman is a cognitive science researcher. Throughout her 30+ year career, her work has largely focused on drawing connections…
Nonprofit Committed to Mental Health Research
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation is committed to funding research in neuroscience and psychiatry. No other organization besides the federal government spends more money on mental health research. Thousands of scientists have received grants from the organization since 1987, and they have awarded over…
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Despite the fact that people have been talking more about mental health in recent years, schizophrenia is still not a well understood condition. Usually symptoms will begin in the teenage years, and can be difficult to identity during that time. People can have episodes of…
Don’t say this to people with OCD:
Have you ever heard anyone say “I’m so OCD.”? Many people have this notion of what OCD looks like – usually someone who cleans a lot and has to have everything a certain way. OCD, however, is a complex disorder, and it effects people differently….
Stress Reducing Activities
Stress is a part of everyday life, but we need to take steps to ensure that our stress doesn’t become unmanageable. If you have certain conditions, such as OCD, stress can exacerbate your symptoms. You can’t always control things in your life, but there are…
Best Colleges & Universities for Cognitive Science Majors
Considering a career as a researcher or mental health professional? These colleges and universities have the best cognitive science programs for undergraduate students! Dr. Ileana Berman shares schools to consider in your search for your cognitive science dream school: Columbia University It goes without saying…
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