Tormenting thoughts: The posterior cingulate sulcus of the default mode network regulates valence of thoughts and activity in the brain's pain network during music listening.

Stefan Koelsch, Jessica R Andrews-Hanna, Stavros Skouras

February 2022 Hum Brain Mapp

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The collected discussions reflect an overall recognition of the research's importance, with tweets mentioning its implications for depression and pain, indicating shared interest. However, the tone remains somewhat observational and cautious, with limited detailed analysis, which explains the moderate scores across engagement and impact. For example, phrases like 'important implications' and references to pain regulation demonstrate perceived significance without deep debate.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, highlighting its relevance to mental health and music therapy.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with some emphasizing the potential applications, but overall curiosity remains cautious.

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Engagement
 Neutral engagement

Posts are somewhat superficial, mostly sharing summaries or brief reactions without deep analysis.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the findings could influence therapies for depression and pain management, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

16 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

3,333

Total Likes

139

Extended Reach

63,617

Social Features

18

Timeline: Posts about article

Top Social Media Posts

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study explores how specific brain regions, like the medial orbitofrontal cortex and posterior cingulate sulcus, influence whether spontaneous thoughts during mindwandering are positive or negative, especially when listening to music.
  • Using fMRI and music to evoke different thought valences, the research shows that these brain areas modulate the emotional content of thoughts and connect differently with the brain's pain network depending on whether the thoughts are positive or negative.
  • The findings suggest that certain default mode network regions, particularly the posterior cingulate sulcus, play a role in generating negative thoughts that may be linked to pain, revealing a neural mechanism behind painful or distressing spontaneous thoughts.]