The Stigma of Mental Illness: Breaking Down Misconceptions and Stereotypes
Mental illness affects millions of people worldwide, yet stigma, discrimination, and misunderstanding still persist. Society often labels individuals with mental health conditions as "scary," "comical," or "incompetent." These stereotypes create barriers to treatment and worsen the isolation people with mental health disorders experience. Many misconceptions reinforce this stigma. People with anxiety may be[ ► ]
Shared Brain Activity Patterns Linked to Behavior: Unveiling New Insights into Psychiatric Disorders
Recent advances in neuroscience have unveiled stable brain activity patterns across more than 300 individuals, offering promising insights into the neural mechanisms that govern cognitive function, emotion regulation, and substance use. By reducing the complexity of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, researchers have discovered recurring brain activity patterns that may serve as[ ► ]
