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A concussion may just look like a bump on the head, but it is in fact much more complex than that internally. Overview Concussions are a...

Addiction is not a weakness or a lack of willpower, but a legitimate, chronic brain condition that alters the brain on a chemical level. By understanding the neurobiological mechanisms behind addiction, we can become more compassionate, reduce stigma, and pave our way to effective recovery pathways.

This time around, we have a special edition of our Clinician Spotlight: we’re featuring our graduate students! PsyD candidates Jordan French, DJ King, Brenna Lincoln, and Anna Port have been working with NNG for the past year, and they’re about to embark on the next steps of their professional journey. Before they finished up at NNG, we were able to get a few words from Anna, DJ, and Jordan, reflecting on their time with us.

Eustress refers to a type of arousal that is ultimately beneficial for our minds and bodies. While experiencing this type of stress can be challenging, it is manageable, short-lived, and often results in personal achievement or growth.

In our ongoing Spotlight Series, we learn more about all the amazing people here at Newton Neuropsychology Group. In this installment, we...

In our ongoing series 'Clinician Spotlight', we learn more about all the amazing clinicians here at Newton Neuropsychology Group. In this...

Recently, we’ve witnessed the rise of art therapy, and we hear more and more frequently that art can benefit mental health. What exactly...

Many different types of burnout can happen in various settings. You may have experienced some of these: social burnout, academic burnout

The benefits of friendship may seem like common sense, but they’re even more plentiful than we think! Friendships contain social benefits, m

“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.”  —John Dewey, How We Think (1933) Overview Oxford defines...

In our ongoing series 'Clinician Spotlight', we learn more about all the amazing clinicians here at Newton Neuropsychology Group. In this...

Many sources suggest that individuals make up to 35,000 decisions a day! Overview Many individuals struggle with decision-making. Fear of...

Studies show that 20-30% of school-age children struggle with executive functioning skills, affecting their ability to organize, plan,...

In our ongoing series 'Clinician Spotlight,' we learn more about all the amazing clinicians at Newton Neuropsychology Group. We sit with...

In our ongoing series 'Clinician Spotlight', we learn more about all the amazing clinicians here at Newton Neuropsychology Group. We sit...

Charlie Chaplin once shared that “a day without laughter is a day wasted.” Is this true? Is laughter really that good for your brain and...

Your brain can change; its current state is not its forever state. Neurons in the brain are as numerous as stars in the Milky Way, with...

Continuing our ongoing series 'Clinician Spotlight,' we learn more about all the amazing clinicians here at Newton Neuropsychology Group....

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” —Glenn Close, American Actress Introduction...

Tell yourself you’re awesome! It’s worth it :) Introduction To truly grasp the concept of internal validation, we must also understand...