Debunking Myths of the Mind

Self-Help

Your Body on Art

Srini Pillay M.D. on March 14, 2024

Art is not just a "nice-to-have" thing; it profoundly impacts the brain and body, making it central to healthy longevity and well-being.

Art is not just a "nice-to-have" thing; it profoundly impacts the brain and body, making it central to healthy longevity and well-being.

Integrative Medicine

Addressing Psychological Factors in Coronary Calcification

Srini Pillay M.D. on January 3, 2024

Living a more vital and satisfied life can improve coronary calcification.

Living a more vital and satisfied life can improve coronary calcification.

Freudian Psychology

Psychological Vertigo: How Our Perversities Prevent Our Success

Srini Pillay M.D. on May 23, 2023

When life is stagnant, or you are not reaping the rewards you want, your instincts may be at play. A few steps can go a long way.

When life is stagnant, or you are not reaping the rewards you want, your instincts may be at play. A few steps can go a long way.

Imagination

Choice Is a Balm for Human Suffering

Srini Pillay M.D. on May 14, 2023

Your true power lies in how you use your imagination to find new choices. A few simple steps can get you there.

Your true power lies in how you use your imagination to find new choices. A few simple steps can get you there.

Dementia

Meager Mental Health Funding Can Worsen Physical Health

Srini Pillay M.D. on May 9, 2023

Did you know depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders can increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia? Here's what policymakers are missing.

Did you know depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders can increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia? Here's what policymakers are missing.

Motivation

Change Your Awareness to Achieve Your Goals

Srini Pillay M.D. on April 21, 2023

Are you feeling stuck, not achieving your goals? Recent research suggests that you might benefit from looking outside your brain.

Are you feeling stuck, not achieving your goals? Recent research suggests that you might benefit from looking outside your brain.

Motivation

Should You Act to Achieve Your Goals or Manifest Them?

Srini Pillay M.D. on April 19, 2023

Are you finding it difficult to reach your goals? New research sheds light on what you might be able to do about this.

Are you finding it difficult to reach your goals? New research sheds light on what you might be able to do about this.

Cognition

Dealing with Extreme Uncertainty

Srini Pillay M.D. on April 11, 2023

Are you lost, confused, empty, or meaningless amidst great uncertainty? Eristic reasoning, used wisely, may help you get unstuck.

Are you lost, confused, empty, or meaningless amidst great uncertainty? Eristic reasoning, used wisely, may help you get unstuck.

Meditation

The Art of Mental Travel

Srini Pillay M.D. on April 1, 2023

Some people equate meditation with calming audio or visual programs, yet there are significant differences worth noting.

Some people equate meditation with calming audio or visual programs, yet there are significant differences worth noting.

Autism

Avatars as Health Heroes in the Metaverse

Srini Pillay M.D. on March 26, 2023

The metaverse is more than just video games. Studies show that avatars can have profound effects on health and health-related behaviors.

The metaverse is more than just video games. Studies show that avatars can have profound effects on health and health-related behaviors.

Anxiety

How to Overcome the Sinking Feeling of Dread

Srini Pillay M.D. on March 18, 2023

Are you feeling worn out and anxious about this ever-changing world? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Are you feeling worn out and anxious about this ever-changing world? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Jealousy

Feeling Misunderstood by Others?

Srini Pillay M.D. on March 13, 2023

Is being misunderstood keeping you from being yourself?

Is being misunderstood keeping you from being yourself?

Anxiety

Meet Me in the Metaverse for Better Mental Health?

Srini Pillay M.D. on January 25, 2023

The metaverse could help us solve the mental health crisis. This is how.

The metaverse could help us solve the mental health crisis. This is how.

Self-Control

Reskilling for Emotional Well-Being

Srini Pillay M.D. on January 10, 2023

What is the one essential skill that employers are not teaching? It's self-care, and it can go a long way.

What is the one essential skill that employers are not teaching? It's self-care, and it can go a long way.

Intuition

Embracing the Unknowable Can Illuminate Your Path Forward

Srini Pillay M.D. on December 31, 2022

Do you feel uncertain about how you will reach your goals? These six practices will help you navigate the unknowable.

Do you feel uncertain about how you will reach your goals? These six practices will help you navigate the unknowable.

Cognition

The Surprising Benefits of Spoiling Yourself

Srini Pillay M.D. on December 23, 2022

Are you thinking of indulging this holiday season? Science suggests there are good reasons to consider doing so.

Are you thinking of indulging this holiday season? Science suggests there are good reasons to consider doing so.

Anxiety

Medicine: The Next Frontier

Srini Pillay M.D. on November 5, 2022

What can you do when medical research is contradictory? A few additions can go a long way.

What can you do when medical research is contradictory? A few additions can go a long way.

Placebo

The Protective Impact of “Make-Believe” on the Mind and Body

Srini Pillay M.D. on November 2, 2022

Is it not intriguing that altered states of consciousness involving belief and simulation can heal our minds and bodies?

Is it not intriguing that altered states of consciousness involving belief and simulation can heal our minds and bodies?

Identity

The Importance of Not Being Who You Think You Are

Srini Pillay M.D. on October 22, 2022

Are you feeling psychologically or physically distressed? A little ego-dissolution could go a long way.

Are you feeling psychologically or physically distressed? A little ego-dissolution could go a long way.

Stress

How Body-Based Therapies Alleviate Stress and Anxiety

Srini Pillay M.D. on September 23, 2022

Did you know that video and VR can be used as body-based therapies to relieve stress and anxiety?

Did you know that video and VR can be used as body-based therapies to relieve stress and anxiety?