Could there be a link between childhood maltreatment, depression, and emotion recognition? Researchers Kristine Kahr Nilsson, et al investigated this question by comparing the emotion decoding abilities of major depressive disorder (MDD) patients with and without a history of childhood maltreatment. The results of their study suggests that individuals who have experienced childhood maltreatment and suffer…
Read MoreForged by Trust: The Healing Power of Nonverbal Behavior
Written by Robin Dreeke of the People Formula, originally published on LinkedIn Introduction In the world of trust and the intricate dance of nonverbal communication, I had the privilege of exploring the life and wisdom of David Matsumoto, Ph.D. Renowned for his expertise in nonverbal behavior and as an Olympic Judo Coach, his journey is…
Read MoreThe Importance of Eyebrows in Emotion Expression
It may be easy to live your entire life without giving your eyebrows a second thought, but in reality, they’re an incredibly important social communication tool. As reported in the Independent, “Your eyebrows reflect your inner mental and emotional landscape with amazing speed and specificity. They are involved not just in emotional expression, but also…
Read MoreCan Smiling Improve Your Mood? Research Says Yes.
Emotions and Facial Expressions We all know that emotions give our lives meaning, and life without emotions is impossible to imagine. Emotions are a vestige of our evolutionary history and are primarily controlled by an archaic part of the brain. This is why Dr. Matsumoto describes emotions as immediate, involuntary, automatic, and unconscious reactions to…
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