Different Types of OCD
The international OCD Foundation estimates that about 2 to 3 million adults in the United States have obsessive compulsive disorder. That is roughly one out of every hundred adults. It’s possible that you know someone in your own life with this condition. Did you know...
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...
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...
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...
This Artificial Intelligence ‘gets’ sarcasm
Thanks to research at the University of Central Florida, a sarcastic AI is in the works… Sort of. This new artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of detecting sarcasm, as displayed in social media posts. Equipped with sentiment analysis, the automated tool is able to identify...
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