ADHD Part 2: Inside the Brain--The Neuroscience of ADHD

ADHD Part 2: Inside the Brain--The Neuroscience of ADHD

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public. In this episode, I discuss the genetic and biological basis of ADHD based on current research in the field. If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at neurobitespodcast@gmail.com or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

ADHD Part 1: Rethinking ADHD -- How We Define It and Why It Matters

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public. In this episode, I discuss what ADHD is, why the label isn't entirely accurate, and some lesser-known characteristics of the condition. Here are some links if you're interested in learning more: * https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-019-00182-w [https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-019-00182-w] * https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-substance-abuse/ [https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-substance-abuse/]

A walk through the brain: the major brain regions and their primary functions

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The purpose of my podcast is to share new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make science more accessible to the general public. In this podcast, I discuss how the brain is organized, what the major brain regions are, where they are located, and their known primary functions.

Is meditation better than antidepressants for anxiety?

Hi! My name’s Lila Urogdy and I study biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. My podcast is focused on sharing new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make research more accessible to the general public. This episode discusses a paper titled: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalopram for the Treatment of Adults With Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial If you’d like to check it out, the link is below: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2798510 [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2798510]

Famous and Controversial Experiment Series: Watson's Little Albert Experiment

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The purpose of this podcast is to share new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make research more accessible to the general public. This episode is about a famous psychological conditioning experiment conducted by John B. Watson. Here is the citation for the study: Watson, J. B., and R. Rayner. “Conditioned Emotional Reactions.” Journal of Experimental Psychology, vol. 3, 1920, pp. 1–14.