I was a third-year medical student at Northwestern on my ICU rotation the first time I saw a dopamine drip. The patient was pale and motionless, his blood pressure dropping by the... Read more »
Many of us have been conditioned to see self-care as indulgent, optional, or something we squeeze in only after everything else (or everyone else) is taken care of. It’s also often treated... Read more »
Reward functioning refers to how individuals process and respond to rewards, including anticipation, motivation, and pleasure derived from positive experiences. This system plays a crucial role in behavior and decision-making. Alterations in... Read more »