SA Mind

A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention

Scientists are dissecting the placebo effect in hopes of deploying its active ingredients as treatments

Restoring the brain's flexibility may help addicts act on their desire to quit

Impulsivity arises from a tendency to want small imminent rewards more than big future benefits. How can we correct our skewed values to care for our future selves?

New imaging methods allow people to observe their brain activity in real-time. This technology could help combat brain-based disorders and improve learning

Mounting evidence shows how city living can harm our mental health

Treating the less well-recognized social aspects of schizophrenia could help patients lead fuller, more productive lives