The Impact of Burnout on Cognitive Performance
Burnout, operationalised as a syndrome of chronic workplace stress resulting in exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy, is associated with measurable
Noise in Working Memory Research and Working Memory Training: Theoretical Mechanisms and Methodological Challenges
In contemporary cognitive neuroscience, the construct of “noise” in working memory research operates within two distinct but interrelated conceptual
Cognitive Impairment in Bipolar Disorder: A Persistent Trait Across Mood States
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a severe and chronic psychiatric condition characterised by recurrent episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression, interspersed with
A Systematic Taxonomy of Cognitive Assessment: Linking Task Paradigms to Specific Cognitive Functions and Neural Substrates
I. Core Executive Function Tasks (Miyake Framework) Shifting/Mental Set Shifting Tasks Task Name Primary Function Secondary Functions Key Performance Metrics
The Prefrontal Cortex and the Childhood “Executive”: Mapping the Neural Trajectory of Working Memory Development
The cognitive abilities that enable a child to resist grabbing a forbidden sweet, to follow a teacher’s multi-step instruction, or to mentally rearrange the
The Efficacy of Cognitive Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Focus on Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage for dementia, necessitating effective interventions to slow cognitive decline. While
Childhood Obesity as a Brain Disease: Neurodevelopmental, Genetic, and Cognitive Perspectives from Recent Scientific Research
Obesity in childhood is increasingly conceptualised as a brain disease, with compelling evidence demonstrating its deep neurobiological, genetic, and cognitive
Fractured Mirror: Sybil
The therapeutic relationship between Sybil Isabel Dorsett and her psychoanalyst, Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur, as depicted in Flora Rheta Schreiber’s 1973 book
The Impact of Migraine on Cognitive Performance
Migraine represents a highly prevalent and frequently debilitating neurological disorder, characterised by recurrent episodes of moderate to severe headache,
Common Causes and Treatments of Depression in Children and Adolescents
Introduction Depression in children and adolescents represents a growing public health concern, with rising prevalence rates observed in recent decades. It is