Brain, Decision Making and Mental Health

The importance of critical thinking in bridging thinking divisions and its applicability across sciences, particularly medical sciences, is emphasized in the article. It reviews the multidimensional relationship between thinking and health, including emotion regulation and executive function, and proposes thinking capacities-based interventions to impact these areas. Decision-making taking place in integrated and social contexts is discussed, and the article highlights the role of artificial thinking and intelligence in preparing us for decision-making outside the human mind.

Format: Hardback
Length: 734 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The intricate interplay between the brain, decision-making, and mental health underscores the profound cultural variations in the way we think. Critical thinking emerges as a vital tool in bridging these cognitive divides, with its applicability spanning across various scientific disciplines, particularly the medical field. We perceive critical thinking as a teachable skill and the arts as powerful means to foster this cognitive development. By delving into the multifaceted relationship between thinking and health, we explore the underlying mechanisms at play. Thinking, primarily influenced by emotion regulation and executive function, exerts a profound impact on both mental and physical well-being. Within the framework of the thinking-feeling-emotion regulation/executive function pathway, it becomes plausible to propose interventions based on thinking capacities, such as mindfulness and psychotherapy, to enhance emotion regulation and executive function.

In our review, we examine decision-making processes that occur within integrated and social contexts, shedding light on the relationship between decision-making styles and outcomes. Furthermore, we explore the realm of artificial thinking and intelligence, which prepares us to navigate decision-making processes beyond the confines of the human mind. By acknowledging the diverse tapestry of thinking across cultures and harnessing the power of critical thinking, we can foster a healthier and more informed society.

Weight: 1280g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031159589
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023