Parts of the Brain ... and the Value of Having Fun

If you are interested in learning the names of the parts of the brain or looking for an easy way to remember them, you might like this musical cartoon.



In any case, the video is fun to watch.

Fun is good for your brain, and what's good for the brain is also good for mood. Play, spontaneous fun, helps the brain make new connections. If you had trouble smiling at the video or tapping your foot along with the music, you may want to explore the causes of that. Counseling may help you free up what is in the way of you having fun in life, or if you just don't want to talk about it! you might consider neurofeedback.

For more about activities that are good for the brain, read this post about Dan Siegel and Dan Goleman's Healthy Brain Platter.

Catherine Boyer
Psychotherapy on the Upper West Side