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In this eight and final instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we turn to the neurobiology of food and drin...
12/11/2025

In this eight and final instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we turn to the neurobiology of food and drink, how what we consume shapes emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and overall mental health. Food is not merely fuel; it is information - biochemical data moving continuously from gut to brain and back again, influencing motivation, focus, mood, and even how we learn and relate....

Daniel Mirea (October 2025)NeuroAffective-CBT® | Abstract In this eighth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we turn to the neuroscience of food and drink, how what we consume shape…

In this seventh instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of physical exercise and...
31/10/2025

In this seventh instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of physical exercise and its central role in emotional regulation, cognitive function, and mental health. Within the NA-CBT framework, Exercise represents the “E” in TED — the second pillar of biological stability upon which self-regulation psychological flexibility depend. This chapter provides practical guidance for integrating physical and relaxation training, circadian rhythm alignment, and behavioural activation interventions into therapeutic practice.

Daniel Mirea (October 2025)NeuroAffective-CBT® | Abstract In this seventh instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of physical exercise and its central role i…

In this sixth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of sleep and its central r...
28/10/2025

In this sixth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of sleep and its central role in emotional regulation, cognitive function, and mental health. Sleep is not a passive state but a dynamic neurobiological process that restores metabolic balance, consolidates memory, and recalibrates affective and cognitive circuitry. Drawing on advances in neuroscience, psychoneuroendocrinology, and affective regulation, this article outlines how sleep deprivation disrupts the amygdala–prefrontal network, alters neurotransmitter systems, and amplifies emotional reactivity....

Daniel Mirea (October 2025)NeuroAffective-CBT® | Abstract In this sixth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore the neuroscience of sleep and its central role in emotional re…

In this fifth instalment of TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) series, of the NeuroAffective-CBT® project, we explore the multifa...
22/10/2025

In this fifth instalment of TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) series, of the NeuroAffective-CBT® project, we explore the multifaceted role of Vitamin C in mental health. Emerging evidence suggests optimal neurocognitive benefits occur at daily intakes of 200–500 mg. Beyond its reputation as an immune booster, Vitamin C functions as a key modulator of neurotransmitter synthesis, oxidative stress, and immune–brain communication....

Daniel Mirea (October 2025)NeuroAffective-CBT® | Abstract In this fifth instalment of TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) series, of the NeuroAffective-CBT® project, we explore the multifaceted role of Vitam…

In this fourth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore magnesium — an essential mineral often ove...
21/10/2025

In this fourth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore magnesium — an essential mineral often overlooked in discussions of mood, stress, and emotional regulation. Drawing from neuroscience, nutritional psychiatry, and the NeuroAffective-CBT® framework, this article examines how magnesium supports brain function, sleep, and affective stability....

New Research Findings and NeuroAffective-CBT® ImplicationsDaniel Mirea (October 2025)NeuroAffective-CBT® | Abstract In this fourth instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore mag…

🧠 TED Series, Part III: Omega-3 and Mental HealthIn this new instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we expl...
18/10/2025

🧠 TED Series, Part III: Omega-3 and Mental Health
In this new instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore how Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, influence mood, cognition, and emotional balance.
Drawing on neuroscience, nutritional psychiatry, and the NeuroAffective-CBT® framework, the article highlights how dietary fats do more than protect the heart — they also nourish the mind.
It offers clinicians and readers practical TED strategies for integrating Omega-3s into therapy and everyday life.

New Research Findings and NeuroAffective-CBT® Implications In this third instalment of the TED (Tired–Exercise–Diet) Series, we explore how omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, influence …

Introducing TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) in the NeuroAffective-CBT® Framework, part lll. TED integrates neuroscience (gut–b...
17/10/2025

Introducing TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) in the NeuroAffective-CBT® Framework, part lll. TED integrates neuroscience (gut–brain signalling, reward pathways), nutritional psychiatry, psychophysiology (sleep deprivation), and behavioural science (habit formation, conditioning). Framing these domains, sleep, movement, diet, under TED provides clinicians and clients with a flexible, evidence-informed scaffold for lifestyle-oriented intervention. TED is more than theory! Daniel Mirea presents it in NeuroAffective-CBT® publications, including the “Tired, Exercise and Diet Your Way Out of Trouble” article, where TED is portrayed as a core pillar in the NA-CBT schema linking body, brain, and affect (Mirea, 2023; Mirea, 2025). Article below..

Introducing TED in the NeuroAffective-CBT® Framework (Mirea’s Foundation) The TED model (Tired-Exercise-Diet) integrates neuroscience (e.g. gut–brain signalling, reward pathways), nutritional psych…

Empirical evidence shows that improving sleep, increasing physical activity, and enhancing diet quality yield synergisti...
17/10/2025

Empirical evidence shows that improving sleep, increasing physical activity, and enhancing diet quality yield synergistic benefits for emotion regulation, reduction of maladaptive cravings, and improvement of self-esteem.

TED Series, Part I: Could Creatine Play an Important Role to Mental Health?

In this first instalment of the TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) series, I explore the intriguing possibility that creatine supplementation, long associated with sports performance, might also play a role…

In this first instalment of the TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) series, we explore the intriguing possibility that creatine su...
17/10/2025

In this first instalment of the TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) series, we explore the intriguing possibility that creatine supplementation, long associated with sports performance, might also play a role in emotional health, especially in disorders rooted in shame, self-criticism, and affect regulation. Introducing TED in the NeuroAffective-CBT® Framework (Mirea’s Contribution) The TED model synthesises insights from neuroscience (e.g., gut–brain signalling, reward pathways), nutritional psychiatry, psychophysiology (for example, sleep deprivation), and behavioural science (habit formation, conditioning)....

In this first instalment of the TED (Tired-Exercise-Diet) series, I explore the intriguing possibility that creatine supplementation, long associated with sports performance, might also play a role…

Why do some foods feel irresistible, while others barely tempt you? It is tempting to think cravings are just about tast...
17/09/2025

Why do some foods feel irresistible, while others barely tempt you? It is tempting to think cravings are just about taste, sweet, salty, sour, bitter, but the truth runs much deeper. Your brain and gut are in constant conversation, sending signals that shape not only what you like to eat, but what you…...

and How ‘TED’ can Help You Rewire It… Why do some foods feel irresistible, while others barely tempt you? It is tempting to think cravings are just about taste, sweet, salty, sour…

Opinion | What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life - The New York Times, video link: https://youtu.be/5wX...
19/08/2025

Opinion | What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life - The New York Times, video link: https://youtu.be/5wXlmlIXJOI?si=hG1udONvpy5zUP44

The medical profession has clear rules and responsibilities. What about the chatbots?

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I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, a writer, senior lecturer and clinical supervisor who trained and also trains in different cognitive and behavioural approaches including traditional CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnosis, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), ACT or Neuroaffective-CBT (NA-CBT). With a career spanning over almost 30 years in the mental health field, I dotted many 'i's and crossed many 't's in mental health, forensic and substance misuse clinics as a clinical head, clinical supervisor or just psychotherapist. I have always felt drawn towards complex cases of low self-esteem and childhood trauma but also at the other end of the spectrum by the prospect of enhancing performance and abilities through a positive mindset. As such, over the years I developed my own behavioural approaches.. Neuroaffective-CBT mostly for chronic negative emotions, Emotion-Focused CBT for interpersonal/relationship problems and Sports-CBT for enhancing performance in sports. I would like to invite you to follow my articles on NA-CBT on the link below...