Norman Farb
@normega.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga. I study interoception, emotions, mindfulness, and the brain. Diving into technology supported self-reflection. New book coming out soon: www.betterineverysense.com
Excited to see our first paper on chatbot-led mindfulness training in print at Mindfulness, with recent PhD grad Yiyi Wang!
We examined 1 and 4 week training protocols, comparing mindfulness training against 2 controls.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Open Access: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We examined 1 and 4 week training protocols, comparing mindfulness training against 2 controls.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Open Access: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Excited to see our first paper on chatbot-led mindfulness training in print at Mindfulness, with recent PhD grad Yiyi Wang!
We examined 1 and 4 week training protocols, comparing mindfulness training against 2 controls.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Open Access: osf.io/preprints/ps...
We examined 1 and 4 week training protocols, comparing mindfulness training against 2 controls.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Open Access: osf.io/preprints/ps...
Wonderful to chat with @annetheresegennari.bsky.social on the #heychangepodcast about embracing uncertainty in considering our sustainable future, it has shaped my own thinking about how we can start to make a difference. www.heychangepodcast.com/episodes/98-...
98. From Climate Anxiety to Inner Transformation: The Neuroscience of Change — Hey Change Podcast
What if letting go of certainty is the key to clarity, resilience, and real climate action? In this episode, psychologist and researcher Norman Farb unpacks how stress shuts down our ability to adapt—...
www.heychangepodcast.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wonderful to chat with @annetheresegennari.bsky.social on the #heychangepodcast about embracing uncertainty in considering our sustainable future, it has shaped my own thinking about how we can start to make a difference. www.heychangepodcast.com/episodes/98-...
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How to understand mood swings to better cope with them
How to understand and cope with mood swings | Psyche Ideas
Sudden mood changes can be unsettling, but getting to know them will help you regain balance and, if needed, find support
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March 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
How to understand mood swings to better cope with them
How can we handle the chaos of mood swings without abandoning the vividness of emotional life? Zindel Segal and I write about this challenge in a new article out in @psyche.co :
psyche.co/ideas/how-to...
psyche.co/ideas/how-to...
How to understand and cope with mood swings | Psyche Ideas
Sudden mood changes can be unsettling, but getting to know them will help you regain balance and, if needed, find support
psyche.co
March 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How can we handle the chaos of mood swings without abandoning the vividness of emotional life? Zindel Segal and I write about this challenge in a new article out in @psyche.co :
psyche.co/ideas/how-to...
psyche.co/ideas/how-to...
How can #SenseForaging help increase quality of life as we age? Zindel Segal and I chatted with Death Clock founder Brent Franson about the idea of improving quality of life (in addition to worrying about all the actuarial stuff).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6J...
Sensory Engagement with Dr. Norman Farb and Dr. Zindel Segal
YouTube video by Death Clock
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March 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How can #SenseForaging help increase quality of life as we age? Zindel Segal and I chatted with Death Clock founder Brent Franson about the idea of improving quality of life (in addition to worrying about all the actuarial stuff).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6J...
Reposted by Norman Farb
🧠 What if more gray matter isn’t always better?
Our latest study with @normega.bsky.social 🙌 and Prof. Zindel Segal challenges traditional views of brain structure in MDD.
👉 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our latest study with @normega.bsky.social 🙌 and Prof. Zindel Segal challenges traditional views of brain structure in MDD.
👉 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Depression vulnerability and gray matter integrity of interoceptive networks in remitted depressed outpatients
Interoception, the representation of internal body states, plays an important role in mental health. While functional neuroimaging links Major Depress…
www.sciencedirect.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🧠 What if more gray matter isn’t always better?
Our latest study with @normega.bsky.social 🙌 and Prof. Zindel Segal challenges traditional views of brain structure in MDD.
👉 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our latest study with @normega.bsky.social 🙌 and Prof. Zindel Segal challenges traditional views of brain structure in MDD.
👉 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
What's the link between personal growth and all these breath and body practices? Prof. Zindel Segal and I discuss the connections between contemplative/Buddhist theory and our research on #senseforaging, now out on Mind & Life's Insights page: www.mindandlife.org/insight/the-...
The Senses: A Pathway to Well-being
The authors introduce the concept of 'sense foraging' and the importance of attending to sensation in contemplative practice.
www.mindandlife.org
May 14, 2024 at 4:48 PM
What's the link between personal growth and all these breath and body practices? Prof. Zindel Segal and I discuss the connections between contemplative/Buddhist theory and our research on #senseforaging, now out on Mind & Life's Insights page: www.mindandlife.org/insight/the-...
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February 23, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Interested in improving Psychological Science from the editorial side? Collabra: Psychology is looking for new Associate Editors for the Social section! Please apply here: rug.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/
Are you worried that you are worrying too much? It was great to share some practical #senseforaging tips with Prof. Zindel Segal to help explore your senses in the face of anxiety in a piece featured in TIME Ideas: time.com/6565114/five...
January 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Are you worried that you are worrying too much? It was great to share some practical #senseforaging tips with Prof. Zindel Segal to help explore your senses in the face of anxiety in a piece featured in TIME Ideas: time.com/6565114/five...
Excited to release "Better in Every Sense" published by Little Brown Spark on Jan 24th! I wrote this book with mentor and longtime collaborator Zindel Segal to share our work on the importance of #senseforaging for mental health. Please check it out! betterineverysense.com
January 3, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Excited to release "Better in Every Sense" published by Little Brown Spark on Jan 24th! I wrote this book with mentor and longtime collaborator Zindel Segal to share our work on the importance of #senseforaging for mental health. Please check it out! betterineverysense.com