Image Reference: Photo by Jessi Pena on Unsplash Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. The 19th Century American writer and poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich once famously said, ‘The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost anyone. … Read More
Cognitive Neuroscience
Will Power and Focus
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. We told ourselves at the start of January that we would give up smoking, eat more healthily, join a gym (and actually set foot on the treadmill!) and be a better person toward … Read More
Will Power Training | About CY-A
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. THE CURB YOUR ADDICTION (CY-A) APP In partnership with the Meaningful Paths app to support will power training. Curb Your Addiction (C-Ya for short) is a computer-based, 15-minute game that can be played … Read More
Compulsive Shopping
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. Impulsivity and compulsivity play a large role in neuropsychiatric research as they underpin many mental health disorders. Unfortunately, impulsive and compulsive thoughts and behaviours are also commonly observed throughout the festive period! Impulsivity is … Read More