Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the Default Mode Network [Archive]
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Intro
This chapter explores the default mode network of the brain, emphasizing its significance in self-referential thought and memory. It also discusses the potential mental health implications of an overactive network, including links to various psychological disorders.
We revisit a classic episode to understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is.
Topics covered:
- What the hell is the Default Mode Network
- The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression
- The imbalances causing ADHD
- How modern medicines interact with the brain
- The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN
Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history of Default Mode Network discovery, its role in ADHD symptoms, and the impact of Default Mode Network on depression.
We also explore the connection between DMN and anxiety disorders and discuss the benefits of therapeutic interventions targeting the Default Mode Network.
Learn how modern neuroscience uses DMN insights to enhance psychiatric treatments and the overall understanding of mental health.
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Further Reading
- Default Mode Network on Wikipedia
- Where is the Default mode network
- Paper: The Brains Default Mode Network
- Paper: Schizophrenia and DMN
- Paper: Autism and DMN
- Theory of Mind
Related Episodes
- How to Stop Catastrophizing
- Science of Psilocybin Therapy w/ Gabriel Charalambides
Psilocybin Therapy
- John Hopkins Research
- Legal treatment in the USA - Odyssey
Meditation Retreats
- Paper: Meditation effect on the DMN
- Book: Why Buddism is True (Evolutionary Psychology of Meditation)
- 10 day Vipassana (free) - Dhamma.org
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Default Mode Network
02:04 Hans Berger and history of EEG and brain mapping
04:49 Discovery of the Default mode network
06:14 What is the default mode network?
06:33 #1 Self-referential thought
07:00 #2 Theory of mind
07:43 #3 Autobiographical memory
08:12 #4 Envisioning future scenarios
08:32 #5 Mind wandering and daydreaming
09:16 #6 Creativity
10:21 Depression and the brain
11:28 Anti Depressant medication and the DMN
12:41 Anxiety
14:08 Anti Anxiety medication and Benzodiazepines
15:27 ADHD
16:16 ADHD medication and stimulants
18:03 How Meditation Regulates the DMN
20:34 Psilocybin impact on the DMN
22:41 Wrap up
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