The Science of Self

Unpacking our inner monologue

Adolescence

New Report Shows Teen Mental Health Worsening

Betsy Holmberg Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Teenagers are struggling with mental health and suicidality. Emerging research speaks to why, and how we can help them.

Teenagers are struggling with mental health and suicidality. Emerging research speaks to why, and how we can help them.

Default Mode Network

3 Ways to Get the Benefits of Meditating, Without Meditating

Betsy Holmberg Ph.D. on March 20, 2023

Most of us don't meditate because we can't find the time. Research shows how to get the same effect—anytime, anywhere.

Most of us don't meditate because we can't find the time. Research shows how to get the same effect—anytime, anywhere.

Neuroscience

How Neuroscience Is Disrupting Our Concept of Self

Betsy Holmberg Ph.D. on March 8, 2023

Half of our thoughts come from an automatic thought network. How do we define the Self when half of what we think does not reflect who we are?

Half of our thoughts come from an automatic thought network. How do we define the Self when half of what we think does not reflect who we are?