Psychotherapy Commission ACPE6d ago

The article reports that elementary school girls show increased salivary oxytocin levels after participating in facilitated drum circles with friends, while circles with strangers do not produce the same oxytocin increase. Cortisol levels remained unchanged, and mood improvements were observed in the group with strangers.

Oxytocin’s role in social bonding and stress regulation makes this finding relevant to psychology by illustrating how social context can influence neuroendocrine responses to shared activities. The study highlights how preexisting relationships may shape biological responses to group interactions.

Article Title: Drumming with friends increases oxytocin levels in children, study finds

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/drumming-with-friends-increases-oxytocin-levels-in-children-study-finds/

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#oxytocin #socialbonding #drumcircle #childdevelopment #psychoneuroendocrinology

Daily_FactsApr 2

"Do hugs make us happier?

Hugging triggers the release of oxytocin, often called the 'cuddle hormone'. This hormone promotes feelings of attachment, bonding, and relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety.

"Love is not only something you feel, but something you do." - David Wilkerson.

So, how often should we hug a loved one to release oxytocin?

#Hugging #Oxytocin #Relationships"

breathe & bloomMar 20

Sync your steps, sync your soul! 👯‍♀️ Whether it’s a drum circle or a walking gossip sesh, communal vibes cure the Gen X grumps. 🌼 join us at breathebloom.co

#GenX #VagusNerve #BreatheBloom #Oxytocin #Community #WalkingMeeting #DrumCircle #VibeCheck #HealthRhythm #MidlifeMagic

DieoderKeineMar 3
Wenn eine #frau sich zutiefst geliebt und sicher fühlt, wechselt ihr #nervensystem aus der Verteidigung, senkt #Stresshormone wie #cortisol und ermöglicht es dem Körper, sich zu entspannen und sich wieder
Dieser Zustand erhöht #oxytocin das #Bindungshormon das emotionale Ruhe, #Immunstärke und zelluläre Reparatur unterstützt.
#forschung von Dr. Shelley E. Taylor an der University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) hebt hervor, wie Gefühle von #sicherheit und ….teil 2 folgt
Daily_FactsMar 2

"Do hugs actually make us healthier?

Hugging releases oxytocin, a hormone linked to feelings of love and bonding. This 'cuddle hormone' promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and strengthens social connections.

As the famous saying goes, "A hug is like a warm hug for your heart." So, what's the best way to share a hug a day?

#Oxytocin #HuggingBenefits #EmotionalWellbeing"

CD CastilloMar 1
La oxitocina tiene efectos distintos dependiendo de que neuronas la liberen (NPV posterior, NPV anterior, extensión amigdalina, etc) y en que patrón lo hagan (el patrón electrofisiológico de las neuronas es muy distinto!!)

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-026-02352-y

#Oxytocin #Anxiety #Socialisolation #SocialAffiliation #Neurophysiology #Hypothalamus #Neuropeptides
Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles - Neuropsychopharmacology

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide that can promote or inhibit affiliative social behaviors. Recent evidence suggests that these diverse effects are mediated by distinct oxytocin receptor-expressing neurons. An outstanding question is whether these behavioral effects are also driven by distinct or overlapping populations of oxytocin-producing neurons. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus is a major source of oxytocin and sends projections to the mesolimbic dopamine system and extended amygdala. Previous work found that social defeat stress increased oxytocin neuron activity in the anterior PVN (aPVN) but not posterior PVN (pPVN). We reduced oxytocin synthesis with antisense morpholino oligonucleotides in either anterior or posterior PVN in California mice (Peromyscus californicus), a strong model system for studying effects of social stress on brain function and behavior. Antisense morpholinos in aPVN had no effect on behavior in unstressed females but increased social approach and reduced social vigilance in females exposed to social defeat stress. In pPVN, antisense morpholinos reduced social approach in unstressed male and female California mice. We then used OxtCre mice to compare electrophysiological profiles of oxytocin in aPVN and pPVN with a population of oxytocin neurons in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST). Oxytocin neurons in aPVN and BNST had higher post-synaptic events and responded more strongly to current injections than oxytocin neurons in pPVN, though they had similar excitatory and inhibitory input balance at the observed resting membrane potential. These findings shed light on to functional and physiological heterogeneity of PVN oxytocin neurons. Our results suggest that context-dependent behavioral effects of oxytocin are mediated by different populations of oxytocin neurons.

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Show threadKevin Karhan Feb 22
@uniinnsbruck #Oxytocin ist ne heftige Droge!
Dr. Chetan DhongadeFeb 15

Your heart races when their name appears on your phone.
You lose sleep replaying conversations.
You feel butterflies… and you can’t explain why.

Discover the science behind romance and why heartbreak can physically hurt too.

https://drchetandhongade.com/science-and-medicine/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-fall-in-love/

#Love #RomanticScience #HeartHealth #MentalHealth #RelationshipFacts #HealthyLove #Oxytocin #BrainChemistry #EmotionalWellness #PreventiveHealth #DrChetanDhongade #HolisticHealth #MindBodyConnection #ModernRelationships #WellnessJourney

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What happens to your body when you fall in love? Discover the science behind hormones, brain changes, heart rate shifts, & health effects of romance.

Dr. Chetan Dhongade
Show threadKonstantin Feb 6
Das Hormon Oxytocin, bekannt als „Kuschelhormon“, könnte helfen. Forschende am Radboudumc Nijmegen testeten einen einfachen Nasenspray bei depressiven Müttern – und sahen bemerkenswerte Veränderungen. 🌸 #Oxytocin #Science 2/
detektor.fm Feb 5

Verliebtheit, Paarbeziehung, eine Freundschaft oder die Bindung zum eigenen Kind — Liebe kann sich sehr unterschiedlich anfühlen. Psychologin und Hirnforscherin Beate Ditzen über ein kompliziertes Gefühl.

#Beziehung #Liebe #Oxytocin #Podcast #Spektrum #Verliebt #Wissenschaft #DieGroßenFragenDerWissenschaft

https://detektor.fm/wissen/die-grossen-fragen-der-wissenschaft-beate-ditzen-liebe?utm_campaign=share_on_mastodon&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_source=fediverse

Was ist Liebe, Beate Ditzen?

Liebe ist ein komplexes Zusammenspiel aus Biologie, Psychologie, Erfahrung und Kultur. Beate Ditzen über ein kompliziertes Gefühl.

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