A rare view of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain together
Here are some of the things that I am reading today I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
“Though it has been prescribed for over 50 years to treat bipolar disorder, there are still many questions regarding exactly how lithium works. However, in a study appearing in this month’s Journal of Lipid Research, researchers have provided solid evidence that lithium reduces brain inflammation by adjusting the metabolism of the health-protective omega-3-fatty acid called DHA.”
in love, it’s the little things
“The authors of the study claim that this emotional response may be beneficial for relationships that are on the rocks, or in a context where people already have solid and satisfied relationships — a little gratitude may go a long way toward maintaining the connection. By temporarily changing the perspective on the relationship, everyday gratitude may work as a booster shot for ongoing romantic relationships.”
‘Sophisticated mobile phone apps are being developed and tested around the world for use in the mental health field….”Some of the applications include things like attempts to quit smoking, the treatment of anxiety and for picking up the early warning signs of relapse in people who have psychotic disorders like schizophrenia,” Boschen says.’
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hannahhd · May 24, 2010 at 11:38 am
I really enjoyed reading the article “in love, its the little things”. I am a huge believer in doing little things everyday for the ones you love. The article reminded me about the concept of “Love Languages”, which states that everyone has different ways of expressing and appreciating love. There are 5 different “forms” of expressing love and once you figure out what type your partner or loved one is, you can better communicate your love to each other. It was interesting when the author talked about “indebtedness”, i like this quote, “Gratitude triggers a cascade of responses within the person who feels it in that very moment, changing the way the person views the generous benefactor, as well as motivations toward the benefactor.” It pointed out the idea that if some feels as if your motivations are simply to receive things back for yourself, it changes the way the person views your act of gratitude. I believe this is an important article for everyone to read, even if they do not have a significant other because it can also be used in everyday interactions with people from your best friends to strangers. Little acts of kindness and gratitude, such as holding the door for someone can really make their day!
hannahhd · May 24, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I am torn on how i feel about technology. On one hand it is incredible and the advancements that technology is making possible are truly amazing. On the other hand i have a an overwhelming fear that technology is taking away much of todays human interaction and that it is contributing to many people, losing track of the significance of the simpler things in life. I really enjoyed this article because it did express all the amazing things that technology is making possible. I believe that the therapeutic apps sound awesome and it sounds that they really do help people. I really liked the section about teens and “behavioral homework”. Being a teenager myself i know how reluctant some teens can be to talk about their problems directly. I believe that apps like the one discussed in the article could really help facilitate teenagers talking about their issues in a manner that seems easier for them. The stress reducing app seems like it could really help millions of people around the world, because everyone gets stressed but constantly being reminded to take deep breaths and relax would be extremely helpful. It is articles like this that help me to truly appreciate technology and its advances. I believe that all these tools will be helpful to patients, as long as they are used in addition to personal interaction and discussion.
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