BCIA Continuing Education Posts

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 insular cortex is your brain's integration hub for bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.

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.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm about alcohol's cancer risks in Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025.

We need to differentiate adaptive or benign sensory experiences from those requiring therapeutic intervention.

Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.

"Lowering dopamine" is scientifically meaningless.

Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.

Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.

HRVB helps you achieve synchronization.

Have you ever wondered how your brain influences your heartbeat?

The research explores whether a longer exhale boosts heart rate variability.

Darius Rountree-Harrison offers vital insights for clinicians dealing with both acute cases and long-COVID patients.