The MindCatcher
Join me on my journey exploring the fascinating world of the teenage mind.
Together, we'll discover the why and how behind our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Research & Insights
Explore research highlights and expert insights
Mental Health
Find out how to boost your metal health
Books & Media
Check out my recommendations for books, podcasts, documentaries
Personal
Catch Up on my personal insights
Research & Insights
Surviving Blue Monday
Yeah, we survived Blue Monday. Again. If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen posts saying “Today is the most depressing day of the year”. That’s basically what Blue Monday is supposed to be. It usually falls on the third Monday of January and...
What Lack of Sleep Actually Does to Our Teenage Brains
Okay guys, let’s be real for a second: late night scrolling TikTok, cramming homework past midnight, and waking up way too early for school might be fun in the moment but science is telling us that not sleeping enough as a teenager can actually mess with our...
Feeling Stressed? Science Says Our Pets Could Boost Our Mental Health
Exams can be incredibly overwhelming. I understand that they are important, but the pressure that comes with them can be intense. Between the endless notes, late-night study sessions, and the constant fear of failure, the stress builds up quickly. This past exam...
Honoring Cognitive Neuroscientist Eleanor Maguire
The first time I learned about Professor Eleanor Maguire’s research in school, I was instantly captivated. Her groundbreaking study on London taxi drivers and the hippocampus was one of the first experiments that truly fascinated me. The idea that navigating a city...
How To Better Manage Workload, Time, and Stress – Interview with Dr. Michelle Goddard
Stress management is more important than ever today due to the unique challenges and pressures that modern life presents. It is not surprising that teenagers are particularly vulnerable to stress as we face many difficulties during this stage in our life.
The Emotional Senses
Have you ever noticed how certain scents, sounds, or sights trigger emotions for you? Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how deeply emotions are intertwined
A Breakthrough In Epilepsy Treatment: Oran’s Journey With Deep Brain Stimulation
In a remarkable breakthrough, a pioneering clinical trial in the UK is using deep brain stimulation to treat epilepsy in children, and the results are promising. Oran, a teenager