Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our work on neural effects of gratitude, showing lasting effects 3 months after gratitude letter writing. #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/8kMtA99OSZ https://t.co/BytaMZeclA
The effects of gratitude expression on neural activity.
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Discussions reflect a positive reception of the article, with examples like mentions of lasting neural effects and mental health benefits from writing gratitude letters, expressing appreciation with words like 'lasting effects' and 'psychological benefits.' The tone is generally enthusiastic but accessible, emphasizing the practical implications of the research for well-being.
Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the study, emphasizing the benefits of gratitude expression for mental health and neural activity.
The topic of gratitude and its neural impact sparks significant curiosity, especially with mentions of its lasting effects over several months.
Participants reference specific research outcomes, such as neural benefits and psychological improvements, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.
The discussions suggest that the research influences opinions on mental health practices and encourages gratitude exercises, though the language remains relatively informal.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates how expressing gratitude affects brain activity, particularly in individuals undergoing psychotherapy for depression or anxiety, by comparing those who write gratitude letters with a control group.
- Results show that gratitude expression activates specific brain regions, mostly separate from areas involved in empathy, and that a gratitude writing intervention leads to increased and lasting neural sensitivity to gratitude, especially in the medial prefrontal cortex.
- Over three months, participants who engaged in gratitude writing demonstrated both increased feelings of gratitude and heightened brain responses to gratitude, suggesting long-term neural and emotional benefits from the intervention.
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RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
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Kini P, Wong J, McInnis S, Gabana N, Brown JW. The effects of gratitude expression on neural activity. NeuroImage. 2016;128:1–10.
【神経科学視点でも感謝は自制心が強くなり道徳的になる】 論文読んでて楽しい瞬間は、こんな非日常的な研究をやってくれるところ!!笑 https://t.co/RxCKVC5aQ5
The effects of gratitude expression on neural activity https://t.co/GRyMmdM1ne
In a 2016 study, individuals who wrote letters of gratitude reaped psychological benefits for up to 3 months afterward: https://t.co/qZjLOuGwFj #gratitude #letterwriting #selfcare #psychology
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
RT @JoshBrownNeuro: Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our wor…
Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate you, my collaborators and colleagues. For today's festivities, here is some of our work on neural effects of gratitude, showing lasting effects 3 months after gratitude letter writing. #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/8kMtA99OSZ https://t.co/BytaMZeclA