Mary Beth Sunick, Ph.D.

01/28/2026

Recent groundbreaking research conducted by Chao and Hanjuan explores a pivotal psychological phenomenon affecting college students worldwide: the intricate relationship between effort-reward imbalance and behavioral inhibition/activation, with a critical focus on the moderating influence of social....

01/28/2026

Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed in shootings involving federal agents.

01/28/2026

The idea that we need more boredom in our overstimulated lives is popular right now. One neuroscientist is calling B.S. on it. Jan 28, 2026 There’s plenty of activity around boredom. In Korea you can enter a “Space Out Competition” and be crowned the best at doing nothing. TikTok influencers a...

01/28/2026

Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ageing.

01/28/2026

✨ What are glimmers? ✨

They’re the tiny moments that gently remind your nervous system: you’re safe right now.
The opposite of triggers.
Small sparks of joy, calm, presence, and appreciation — often fleeting, always meaningful.

A deep breath.
Sunlight on your face.
A kind message.
That feeling of “ahh” you didn’t expect.

The more we notice glimmers, the more our brains learn to look for what’s going right — even on hard days 💛

What was a glimmer for you recently? ⭐️

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01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Caregiver Roles in Recovery- Part 1
Thursday, January 29 @ 4pm Webinar.
Part one of a two-part session on relationship and family support roles. Want to learn more about how to support your loved ones and family members in recovery? This session will include a pair of siblings and a couple who will share their stories on the importance of relationships and how they navigate recovery together.

You’ll learn about:

The unique roles of caregivers and partners in recovery
Practical advice for finding what works for you
How the new caregiver HelpLine can support you and your loved ones
Joining the panel will be NAMI HelpLine Operations Director Megan Rochford to provide updates on the new Caregiver HelpLine which launched in November.

Whether you’re a family member or someone in recovery, this webinar will provide practical tools and insights to support success.

Click link to Register now https://www.nami.org/namis-ask-the-expert/nami-ask-the-expert-caregiver-roles-in-recovery-part-1/

01/27/2026