Teenagers have been by far the fastest-growing problem demographic when it comes to mental health. Some of the reasons for this are not too hard to discern (COVID-19, social media), but the extent of ...

Every day, we call upon a unique capacity of our brain, visual mental imagery, which allows us to visualise images, objects or people 'in our heads'. Based on the recent case of a patient with a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people can visualize things perfectly in their mind's eye, while others can't. designer491/iStock via Getty Images Plus Why ...

For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts. For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought ...

Anxiety has become one of the most common mental health challenges worldwide, especially among young adults and students. While therapy and medication remain important treatment options, researchers ...

Imagine you are in a soccer match, and it’s tied. Each team will begin taking penalty kicks. The crowd is roaring, and whether or not your team wins the game depends on your ability to hit the shot.

A new study shows that music and traffic noise do not just fill the background. They can reshape how vividly, emotionally, and even how far and how fast people imagine moving through a scene. Study: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think about your breakfast this morning. Can you imagine the pattern on your coffee mug? The sheen of the jam on your half-eaten ...

For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found. A ...