Neurolotus Art Therapy

06/12/2025

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Pride is all about celebrating who we are. But it can also bring up difficult feelings. Especially if you’ve been treated badly because you’re LGBTQIA+.

If you're going through it, or know someone who is, take a look at some of the support on our website. It includes information for each community within the LGBTQIA acronym.

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqiaplus-mental-health/

06/09/2025

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Whether you can openly celebrate Pride or not, we are here for YOU!

05/29/2025

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Why does gardening feel so good? 😄🌸🍃🪴 🧠✨

When you dig your hands in the dirt, you may be meeting some friendly bacteria called mycobacterium vaccae (pronounced vahh - kayy). These bacteria can help your brain release more serotonin. Increased levels of serotonin can decrease depression, anxiety and stress levels. Some scientists refer to the mycobacterium vaccae as “old friends” 🥰

Gardening can also be a moderate form of exercise, which helps increase blood flow to your brain and the release of feel good neurotransmitters (such as dopamine and GABA). Being outside in nature, surrounded by the colour green and bird songs can also help you relax. 🌿🐦

How does this mycobacterium vaccae work to increase serotonin? Scientists have found that in mice it activates the interfascicular part of the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRI). This is the brain region where most serotonin in the brain is synthesized. The mycobacterium vaccae can increase the TPH2 (tryptophan hydroxylase) enzyme that helps convert tryptophan to serotonin!

Have you been planting/gardening this spring?

Reference:

Lowry, J.H. et al. Identification of an immune-responsive mesolimbocortical serotonergic system.
Neuroscience (2007) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2007.01.067

05/20/2025

¡Feliz Día de lxs Psicólogxs! ✨🧠🇲🇽

¡Feliz Día de la Psicología en México!

Hoy reconocemos a quienes, desde la psicología y sus múltiples campos, contribuyen con conocimiento y compromiso al bienestar de las personas y al entendimiento de la mente y la conducta. Esta conmemoración nos recuerda el valor de una disciplina diversa, científica y humanista, al servicio de una sociedad más justa e incluyente.

Felicitamos a nuestra comunidad por su entrega cotidiana.

Su labor honra el quehacer universitario y fortalece el papel de la psicología como herramienta de transformación social.

20 de mayo de 2025

Facultad de Psicología, UNAM

05/15/2025

Taller en línea 'Cuidarme para cuidar'
Centro de Servicios Psicológicos "Dr. Guillermo Dávila
Dirigido a: cuidadores de primer nivel

Los lunes del 19 de mayo al 9 de junio | 11 a 12 hrs | Por Google Meet
Sin costo | Sin registro previo
Enlace: https://meet.google.com/ypm-fucz-vjv

Centro de Servicios Psicológicos "Dr. Guillermo Dávila" CSPGD
Coordinación de Centros de Formación y Servicios Psicológicos
Sistema Universidad Abierta Psicología UNAM

03/31/2025

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March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day! 🤍🪶

This day recognizes the importance of Indigenous languages and the vital role they play in culture, identity, and connection. Indigenous languages carry the voices of our ancestors and the dreams of future generations. ✨ They connect individuals, families, and communities across time and place, holding the wisdom, traditions, and stories that shape identity and well-being. ✨

03/20/2025

Creation is a multi-level funding program that supports Indigenous youth-led projects taking place in communities across Canada

03/20/2025

✅ Fact: Art therapists are highly trained professionals who complete a master’s degree, supervised clinical training, and certification/licensure requirements to practice. Just like other professionals, an uses specialized skills to support clients in healing and self-expression.

During Creative Arts Therapy Week, let’s recognize the expertise of all credentialed creative arts therapists… whether in , , , , or therapy. Their training ensures safe, ethical, and effective care for people of all ages and backgrounds. 🎨🎶🩰🎭🖋️

03/18/2025

Nuevamente, la Facultad de Psicología de la UNAM en primer lugar en el Ranking de Mejores Universidades del periódico El Universal para estudiar Psicología en México.

¡Muchas felicidades a todas y todos quienes lo hacen posible cada año!

¡Y muchas felicidades a nuestras carreras hermanas en las FES Zaragoza e Iztacala por ubicarse en los primeros seis sitios!

03/09/2025

‼️ Trigger warning ‼️

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Femicide happens everywhere!
I migrated from Mexico to escape gender violence, for the betterment of my quality of life and thinking I would be “safer” here.

I was once a victim of harassment from a now imprisoned man who will rot in jail after committing femicide to his wife and almost killed his daughter. I still feel deep distrust in the system that didn’t support me and the system that failed this woman and her daughter. To maintain a bit of discretion, I won’t share names now, because some folks in our community still struggle, like me, to process these horrific events.
(Please don’t text me, I’m ok I have processed and keep healing that particular wound. I just feel slowly ready to start sharing my lived experience).
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03/08/2025

Nous sommes là
Here we are
Aquí andamos ✨💜🥰🎨

02/11/2025

✨💜 Día de las Mujeres y
las Niñas en las Ciencias 💜✨

se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia. 💜👩‍🎓👩‍💻👩‍🚀👩‍🔬👩‍🏫

Se busca promover el acceso y la participación de las mujeres y las niñas en este ámbito. 🧬🔭🔬🧪