Publications by authors named "Joana Fernandes Coutinho"
Previous research showed that the ability to make inferences about our own and other's mental states rely on common brain pathways; particularly in the case of close relationships (e.g., romantic relationships).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe resting state brain networks, particularly the Default Mode Network (DMN), have been found to be altered in several psychopathological conditions such as depression and anxiety. In this study we hypothesized that cortical areas of the DMN, particularly the anterior regions--medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex--would show an increased functional connectivity associated with both anxiety and depression. Twenty-four healthy participants were assessed using Hamilton Depression and Anxiety Rating Scales and completed a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scan.
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- The article defines empathy and explores its significance in counseling psychology, emphasizing how deficits in empathic abilities relate to various psychological disorders through the lens of the social brain hypothesis.
- It reviews research on the neural and physiological aspects of empathy, detailing the brain regions involved and the connection between empathy and autonomic responses like sympathetic arousal.
- Finally, the implications of these findings for therapeutic relationships in counseling and couples therapy are discussed, highlighting the importance of empathy in fostering connection and understanding.
Long-term exposure to transmeridian flights has been shown to impact cognitive functioning. Nevertheless, the immediate effects of jet lag in the activation of specific brain networks have not been investigated. We analyzed the impact of short-term jet lag on the activation of the default mode network (DMN).
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