June is PTSD Awareness Month @Neuronarrative

Writer of books and articles about why we do what we do. Opinions = mine. daviddisalvo.com Joined March 2009

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Big Think @bigthink

9 months ago

Trauma isn't the event, it's the response | Bessel van der Kolk 0:00 Chapter 1: Trauma, explained 1:21 PTSD in veterans 2:09 Connecting with others after trauma 4:28 The prevalence of trauma 5:35 What is trauma? 8:19 The greatest protector of trauma 9:37 Trauma in the brain 11:46 Automatic responses 14:56 The brain and our experiences 16:52 Re-experiencing trauma 19:58 Brain development and trauma 27:29 Chapter 2: Shaping childhood trauma 28:27 Reenacting trauma in relationships 31:41 Understanding each other’s trauma 34:59 Long term effects of child abuse 36:34 Chapter 3: How to treat trauma 36:57 “A post-alcoholic culture” 37:27 Zoloft, Prozac, and other PTSD drugs 39:15 The Adverse Childhood Experiences study 40:48 Drug addiction 43:02 Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) 45:48 Unconventional trauma treatments 46:30 The brain-body connection

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June is PTSD Awareness Month @Neuronarrative

4 weeks ago

The Fire of Stupidity Cannot Be Contained nytimes.com/2026/05/31/opi…

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WebMD @WebMD

5 months ago

Reading books can be good for your mental and physical health. Learn more. wb.md/4qOuSmQ

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nature @Nature

a month ago

Mental illness needs visibility more urgently than almost any other area of medicine and health care. A new award from Wellcome and Nature aims to raise its prominence go.nature.com/48ZtK9F

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United Nations @UN

2 months ago

Mental and physical health are closely connected. Taking care of your mental health can boost happiness and improve overall well-being. As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, explore these resources from @WHO: who.int/news-room/feat…

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American Psychological Association @APA

3 months ago

Higher state-level income inequality may influence children’s brain development and mental health beyond individual socioeconomic status, highlighting the broader impact of social environments. Read more highlights from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/d00cb9

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Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine

3 months ago

A pathway that acts as an intrinsic antidepressive mechanism in the brain can become disrupted by chronic, mild stress, shows new work that casts light on the neurological and biochemical origins of #depression. @scisignal scim.ag/4bHvWEv

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American Psychological Association @APA

3 years ago

When #stress persists over a long period of time, it can cause a variety of problems, including insomnia, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. Here are small steps you can take to address chronic stress and protect your health. Learn more: at.apa.org/1iu

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American Psychological Association @APA

5 years ago

Feeling stressed out? These evidence-based tools can help you manage stress levels and protect your mental and physical health: on.apa.org/2OOhdzo #StressAwarenessMonth

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Debbie Hampton @dlhampton

3 months ago

It is still Brain Injury Awareness Month! 🧠

NEUROPRAXIS @NeuroPraxis_Co

3 months ago

March is #braininjuryAwarenessMonth 🧠 #Recovery continues long after discharge. With specialized #inhomerehab, we help survivors rebuild skills, safety, and independence. neuropraxisrehab.com #braininjury #TBI #stroke #rehabilitation #California #SCI #concussion

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JAMA Neurology @JAMANeuro

3 months ago

Autopsy findings in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (#CTE) show frequent spinal tau and protein pathologies after repetitive head impacts, indicating spinal involvement in neurodegeneration. ja.ma/4bv6VLA

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Massimo @Rainmaker1973

3 years ago

This neuroscience medical animation explains the effects of a concussion on brain cells [full video, HD, Syntropy Studio: buff.ly/3Tz9lij]

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World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO

5 months ago

1.4 billion people live with #hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Every hour, over 1000 lives are lost to strokes and heart attacks from high blood pressure, and most of these deaths are preventable. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for: ‼️ Heart attack ‼️ Stroke and can lead to: ‼️ Chronic kidney disease ‼️ Dementia Get your blood pressure checked today! bit.ly/4nikP8v

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Massimo @Rainmaker1973

7 months ago

Your negative self-talk is literally harming your physical health. Every time you berate yourself, your brain registers the criticism as a genuine threat. This instantly activates the stress response: cortisol and adrenaline surge, heart rate jumps, blood pressure spikes, and inflammation begins to climb. When this happens repeatedly, the effects compound. Chronic activation of the stress system disrupts sleep, suppresses immunity, drives systemic inflammation, and places relentless strain on the cardiovascular system. Research links frequent negative self-talk to higher rates of hypertension, heart palpitations, and elevated long-term risk of heart disease. At the same time, the brain itself rewires: emotional circuits become hypersensitive, anxiety and depression take root, and rumination keeps the body locked in a near-constant state of fight-or-flight. This creates a vicious cycle of exhaustion called allostatic load—the cumulative “wear and tear” that ages the body prematurely. In other words, the voice in your head doesn’t stay in your head. It reshapes your physiology. Learning to replace harsh self-criticism with kinder, more realistic inner dialogue isn’t just good for your mood—it can lower inflammation, protect your heart, strengthen your immune system, and quite literally add healthier years to your life. [Brosschot, J. F., Gerin, W., & Thayer, J. F. (2006). The perseverative cognition hypothesis: A review of worry, prolonged stress, and its impact on health. Journal of Psychosomatic Research]

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WebMD @WebMD

5 months ago

Blueberries are more than just delicious -- their anthocyanins may protect against cancer, heart disease, and dementia, and boost your immune system! wb.md/4pPAk8p

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WebMD @WebMD

5 months ago

When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker. ❤ wb.md/4i6rJvJ

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Active Minds @Active_Minds

6 months ago

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to nurture your mind because everything else flows from it. Take time to focus on building habits that keep you feeling grounded, supported. Remember to take care of yourself. 🩵

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June is PTSD Awareness Month @Neuronarrative

6 months ago

Making Exercise Goals? Remember A Strong Body Supports A Healthy Brain via @forbes forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

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June is PTSD Awareness Month @Neuronarrative

6 months ago

Six books from 2025 worth checking out. #bookstoread #science forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

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Andy Boenau @Boenau

7 months ago

This chart helps explain why so many drivers say their victim "came out of nowhere." Besides the speedy driving problem, people are constantly distracted.