mental-health
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Beyond Recall: Why Memory Isn’t About the Past
When people hear the word memory, they often imagine a mental photo album—a tidy archive of everything we’ve seen, felt, or done. But what if I told you that memory isn’t really about the past at all? In fact, one of the most transformative insights I’ve gained through neuroscience research is this: memory evolved not Continue reading
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The Constructive Episodic Simulation Hypothesis
Bartlett and others have consistently pointed out that memory is constructive. Bartlett argued that memory is influenced by a person’s prior knowledge, beliefs, and expectations and that one uses these factors to fill in gaps in his or her memory to create a coherent story or narrative. For example, in one of his famous studies, Bartlett Continue reading
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The neuroscience of athletic excellence – what sets champions apart?
One of the greatest sporting events, the Summer Olympics, is just around the corner. Kicking off July 26th in Paris, France, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations will compete in 32 sports (329 medal events) to bring home an Olympic gold medal. Originating in ancient Greece in 776 BCE as a tribute to honor Continue reading
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CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children
Advocate for Children Lend your voice. Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Volunteers work with child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure that judges have the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each Continue reading
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Adaptive Forgetting
Indeed, the Constructive Episodic Memory Hypothesis is just a hypothesis. While many researchers from Schacter and Addis to Watson and McDermott have offered data in support of this view, the hypothesis is not fully embraced by the entire community. There is a lot more work that needs to be done for the hypothesis to be accepted as a Continue reading
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Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions to prevent child abuse and neglect. Established in 1983, this observance encourages communities to support families and ensure the safety and well-being of children across the country. Understanding Child Abuse Child abuse encompasses various forms of maltreatment, Continue reading
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Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (March 13 – 19, 2023) Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an annual global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Established in 1995 by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, BAW unites the efforts of partners worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain every Continue reading
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Empowering Youth Through Mentorship: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, but not all children have the support system they need to thrive. This is where Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) steps in. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, BBBS is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise Continue reading
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Understanding Brain Development in Children for Effective Mentoring
If you’ve ever worked with kids—whether tutoring, babysitting, or mentoring—you’ve probably noticed how they absorb information, react to challenges, and manage their emotions in completely different ways. Some kids stay focused for hours, while others get distracted in minutes. Some handle frustration calmly, while others have big emotional outbursts. What’s going on? A lot of Continue reading
Teens Connect The World: Brain, Children and Love 