“Everyone should know this! This is really valuable information!” the man said. I was leading a training, explaining what happens in our brains and bodies when we talk across political divides.

An "amygdala hijack" is an emotional response during divisive conversations that impairs rational thinking. Recognizing personal signs like a clenched jaw or faster breathing can help you manage this ...

When something upsetting happens to you it triggers a part of your emotional brain called your Amygdala. And if you are really stressed out, your Amygdala will hijack your ability to think before you ...

This post is the second in a series, “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain." Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors. Your child shuts down on a ...