BCIA Continuing Education Posts

Prospective value coding reconciles previous models of serotonin function.

Schizophrenia represents multiple disorders—"schizophrenias"—each potentially with distinct biological underpinnings.

The temporal and parietal lobes are the earliest affected, and the frontal and occipital lobes are the latest.

ADHD and ODD are distinct disorders with unique causes, symptoms, and treatment needs.

SNS activity is too fast and irregular to be a primary driver of VLF rhythms.

Language allows us to share our thoughts and ideas with others, rather than being essential for thinking.

Integrating biofeedback and neurofeedback represents a promising frontier in physiological self-regulation approaches.

The medical community has mistakenly viewed transient ischemic attacks as relatively harmless events.

Environmental and lifestyle factors accounted for 17% of disease mortality risk, while genetics contributed just 2%.

Fetal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the likelihood of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Pupil size fluctuates across the breathing cycle.

Positive Affect Therapy (PAT) represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

Cuijpers and colleagues (2021) emphasize the importance of integrating psychotherapy and medication in depression treatment.

Suzetrigine (Journavx) is a promising alternative to opioid analgesics for managing acute postoperative pain.

Interpersonal synchrony between therapist and client can drive lasting neurobiological modifications, improving well-being.

The extended exhalation in sighing stimulates vagal nerve activity, promoting a calming effect on the nervous system.

Most studies were observational, making it challenging to establish causality between gut microbiota alterations and mental health outcomes.

Rubino and colleagues (2025) have proposed a new classification system based on how excess body fat impacts an individual's health.

Studies by Pietrini and Blair show how the brain’s finite resources shape our decisions, behaviors, and social interactions.

Pregnancy isn't just about creating a new life—it's about creating a new mother, complete with a beautifully remodeled brain.