Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone produced by the zona fasciculate (of adrenal glands). This hormone can often be recovered from blood, saliva, or urine samples from the human body. Cortisol is a stress hormone that’s produced by your body. It’s essential for your health, but too much cortisol can cause problems, ranging from anxiety […]
Why do we tear up when we see a loved one cry? Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell that respond equally when we perform an action and when we witness someone else perform the same action. “Monkey see, monkey do” – a phrase used to refer to the learning of a process without […]
An emotion is a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. A fundamental difference between feelings and emotions is that feelings are experienced consciously, while emotions manifest either consciously or subconsciously. There are four kinds of basic emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, and anger, which are differentially associated with […]
If you’ve ever “gone with your gut” to make a decision, and have noticed things going in your favor… You probably have witnessed the hidden signals from your second brain – The Gut.Our digestive system is known to play a much larger role than merely digesting what we eat through the day. It is now […]
Digital Mental Health refers to the use of information and communication technology in delivering mental health services via software, medical grade wearable devices, smartphones; all of the above in an immersive solution. Since this new age technology is delivered via the internet and cloud based services – it offers the possibility of expanding the reach […]
