Mental Health
Aphantasia is not a mental disorder, but the discovery of aphantasia can be a psychological stressor for some new discoverers. Discover more about the link between aphantasia and mental health through these resources.
The Language Problem: How Simple Word Changes Make Therapy Work for Aphantasia
One key barrier to effective anxiety treatment for people with aphantasia isn't the therapy itself—it's the words therapists use. New study reveals that imaginal exposure therapy can be effective for people with aphantasia when therapists adjust their approach.
Mental Health Breakthrough: Aphantasia Does Not Shield Against PTSD
How aphantasia affects mental health treatment, revealing that while aphantasics don't experience visual flashbacks, they still feel emotions intensely, requiring alternative therapeutic approaches beyond traditional imagery-based techniques.
World Mental Health Day: Research Reveals How Healthcare Systems Are Failing People with Aphantasia
The biggest obstacle to getting proper mental health care for people with aphantasia isn't the condition itself—it's how therapists communicate about treatment. New research reveals significant barriers in mental health diagnosis and treatment for people with aphantasia, but also shows exactly how to fix them.
Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research
Since 2015, "aphantasia" has reshaped our understanding of imagination, revealing that not everyone visualizes mentally. This discovery, along with "hyperphantasia," highlights the diverse nature of human imagination.
Intrusive Thoughts Without Imagery
People with aphantasia can’t visualize, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts without imagery can be a whole-body, terrifying experience.
mental health
Can cognitive therapies help bridge the gap of loneliness and enhance our sense of vitality? Share your thoughts and experiences!
Aphantasia, Neurodiversity, and Healing
A psychology practitioner begins to bridge the gap between practitioner and client in relation to aphantasia.
How does a memory differ from a visual image? And - how do aphants tackle therapy?
How do memories shape recognition without visual images? Plus, what are effective therapy strategies for those who think conceptually?
I Am Aphantasic
Aphantasia is not something I have; it is something I am.
Discovering I Have Aphantasia
A clinical therapist with total aphantasia, mental illness, autism, and other neurodiversities shares her perspectives and strategies.
Revisualizing the Role of Imagery in Mental Healthcare
Visualization is often used in mental wellness and therapy, but what does this mean for those with aphantasia?
I have Aphantasia and I am Ok
Embracing unique cognitive experiences, I thrive with strong memory and multitasking skills, proving that different doesn’t mean deficient.
Is Aphantasia a Disorder?
Recent research reveals that aphantasia, while not a mental disorder, can be a psychological stressor for some who newly discover they have it. Psychologist Merlin Monzel discussed these findings with the Aphantasia Network.
Rewind Therapy: Knowledge or Experience Anyone?
Has anyone with limited visualization tried Rewind Therapy for PTSD? I'm curious about its effectiveness in those cases.
Is Aphantasia a Disorder? I Think Not
What if instead of asking what the aphantasic brain can't do, we asked what is it built to do? Jim, a dad with a mind's eye, discovers four of his six children have aphantasia.
Does aphantasia affect the way we experience mental disorders?
Can the absence of mental imagery influence how we experience ADHD or Autism, particularly in terms of focus and distraction?
ADHD and Aphantasia?
Can a quieter mind indicate ADHD, or does a lack of mental imagery influence perception of attentional differences?
Does having Aphantasia lessen the risk of PTSD
Can a unique way of processing memories and emotions reduce vulnerability to trauma? Share your thoughts on this intriguing connection.
How might aphantasia and seasonal affective disorder be related??
Can the way we visualize and process memories impact our experience of seasonal depression and our response to light therapy?
A lot of problems with Aphantasia
Feeling trapped in a void, I struggle to recall memories and create visuals, relying on photos and templates to express my creativity.