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Mindfulness

The Benefits of Mindfulness When Thinking About Past Events

Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on October 31, 2022

Individuals with a history of depression can find memories of past events painful or upsetting. New research suggests that practicing mindfulness could help them cope.

Individuals with a history of depression can find memories of past events painful or upsetting. New research suggests that practicing mindfulness could help them cope.

Depression

When Happy Memories Make Us Sad

Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on August 9, 2022

Thinking about positive memories may boost mood for some, but not for all. New research shows how depression can influence the way we feel when we think about positive memories.

Thinking about positive memories may boost mood for some, but not for all. New research shows how depression can influence the way we feel when we think about positive memories.

Depression

Involuntary Memories and Depression

Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on May 5, 2022

You may have noticed that memories of past events can pop up in your mind suddenly and impact your mood. Find out what these memories are and how they are linked to depression.

You may have noticed that memories of past events can pop up in your mind suddenly and impact your mood. Find out what these memories are and how they are linked to depression.

Depression

The Vicious Circle of Depressed Mood and Negative Memories

Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on October 14, 2021

Depression can lead to a downward spiral where negative memories and moods reinforce each other and maintain depressed mood. Luckily, there are ways of reversing the spiral.

Depression can lead to a downward spiral where negative memories and moods reinforce each other and maintain depressed mood. Luckily, there are ways of reversing the spiral.

Depression

When Our Rose-Tinted View Fades

Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on July 27, 2021

4 ways that depression alters how people view their past.

4 ways that depression alters how people view their past.