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…
Can you inherit schizophrenia from a family member?
Dr. Ileana Berman, cognitive researcher, discusses how genetic predisposition can impact an individual’s likelihood of developing schizophrenia: The simple answer to ‘is schizophrenia hereditary?’ is simple: Yes. Years of confirmed research suggest that yes, you can inherit schizophrenia from a family member. But it’s not…
Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: Traveling
In the latest installment of Inside Schizophrenia, the PsychCentral podcast discusses traveling with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman shares her thoughts on the episode: In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia, Laura Motta and Gabe Howard discuss how traveling is experienced by individuals with schizophrenia. An often…
EBV’s impact on cognitive function in schizophrenia
A theory has emerged that points to the Epstein-Barr virus as a potential cause of cognitive dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the recently published theory: An estimated 90% of the population will be infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in…
How Studying Math Complements Cognitive Development
Dr. Ileana Berman shares critical insight on a recent study out of University of Oxford. The research points to the impact an education in math has on the adolescent brain. According to research conducted by University of Oxford, math is key in cognitive development. In…
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