The Science of Self-Esteem and Confidence: Mechanisms, Influences, and Interventions
Self-esteem and confidence are foundational psychological constructs influencing mental health, motivation, social behavior, and achievement.
Dr. Andreas Laurencius, MD
Bridging Brain Science and Public Good from the Heart of Indonesia
Explore the insights and initiatives of Dr. Andreas Laurentius, a medical doctor based in Indonesia with a passion for neuroscience, health equity, and evidence-based public policy.
A Practical Guide for Managing Depression and Anxiety: with the Scientific View of Mechanisms, Causes, Functions, and Interventions
Anxiety, depression, and contentment represent key affective states central to human experience and mental health.
The Science of Emotional Regulation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Among the most effective tools for navigating emotional storms is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—a structured, evidence-based approach that teaches individuals to understand, reframe, and shift their responses to distress.
Quality of Life: How We Measure It and How to Improve It
While we all have our own ideas, governments, researchers, and healthcare providers also need ways to measure quality of life to make better decisions.
The Science of Meditation, Happiness, and Enlightenment
This is the science of Illumination meditation, enlightenment experiences, mindfulness and happiness.
Power of the Mind: The Science of Visualization
UPDATED 2025: Scientific studies have shown the positive effects of creative visualization not just on performance, but on health, such as immunity, stress, healing and pain management.