April 22, 2026

Electric shock therapy?! No, but yes to surgically implanting electrodes into your brain to administer electric current to regulate your brain activity. Does it work? Sort of... sometimes... we're not sure yet. There's also a headset version if you aren't down for implants.

April 1, 2026

I've discovered the cause of mental illness. April Fools! Nobody knows that. Is it chemical imbalance? Some researchers thought so, but fewer do now. Learn about the history of the DSM and why such a successful framework for diagnosis and treatment is holding back research from determining root cause.

March 26, 2026

Using a modified version of the Triple Network model of attention in the brain, the effects of scrolling personalized TikTok feeds on functional connectivity in the brain are investigated. Spoiler alert! It's not good news.

March 20, 2026

Short-form social media may promote inaccurate self-diagnoses by reinforcing confirmation bias and algorithmic feedback, leading individuals to adopt unsupported labels as part of their identity, potentially discouraging proper evaluation and effective treatment.

March 19, 2026

We naturally prefer simple explanations and short-form media algorithms exploit this bias, oversimplifying complex social issues. This fuels polarization and dogma. To understand our reality, we have to learn to bypass the "nudges" of the algorithm and embrace complexity with open-mindedness and humility.