Psychology & Intimacy Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Fear Memory and Potential New Targets for Anxiety Disorders April 4, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Navigating the Intersection of Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Clinical Realities and Diagnostic Challenges April 4, 2026 Budi Santoso The boundary between common appearance-related concerns and clinical pathology is a subject of increasing scrutiny within the global mental health community. While a significant portion of the population experiences occasional…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Validation of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire in Regular Meditators and Persons with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders April 4, 2026 Lina Irawan A significant study has rigorously examined the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ), a crucial tool for understanding psychological flexibility, across diverse populations. The research, published in Frontiers…
Body Positivity & Self-Love National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Highlights the Critical Link Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Bulimia Recovery April 3, 2026 Budi Santoso The landscape of mental health treatment in the United States is currently undergoing a significant shift as clinicians and advocates increasingly recognize the profound intersection between eating disorders and early…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Talking to High School Students About Eating Disorders: Insights from the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation March 27, 2026 Budi Santoso The high school experience represents a critical developmental junction where biological changes intersect with heightened social scrutiny, making it a period frequently defined by challenges to self-esteem and body image.…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Silent Crisis of Diabulimia Addressing the Intersection of Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders March 26, 2026 Budi Santoso The medical community is increasingly turning its attention to a complex and life-threatening condition known colloquially as diabulimia, a dual diagnosis where individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) intentionally restrict…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Blurred Lines of Body Image: Navigating the Complex Comorbidity of Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder March 26, 2026 Budi Santoso Concerns regarding physical appearance are a nearly universal aspect of the human experience, yet when these preoccupations transition from occasional dissatisfaction to persistent, distressing, and life-limiting fixations, they often signal…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Hidden Struggle of Eating Disorders and the Crucial Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Long-Term Recovery March 25, 2026 Budi Santoso The landscape of mental health treatment is increasingly recognizing the profound intersection between eating disorders and deep-seated psychological trauma. For decades, conditions such as bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa were…
Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Stress May Permanently Alter Gut-Brain Communication, Leading to Lifelong Digestive Disorders March 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Gastroenterology has unveiled a compelling link between stress experienced during early childhood and the subsequent development of chronic digestive problems in later…
Body Positivity & Self-Love The Science of Emotional Processing and Neuroplasticity in the Treatment of Eating Disorders March 25, 2026 Budi Santoso The landscape of metabolic and psychological health is undergoing a significant paradigm shift as researchers and clinicians move beyond traditional behavioral therapies to address the neurological roots of eating disorders.…
