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Memory refers to the processes used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information. Learn more about how memories are formed and the different types.| Verywell Mind
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Short-term memory is the capacity to store a small amount of information in mind and keep it available for a short time. It is also called active memory.| Verywell Mind
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Long-term memory refers to the lasting storage of information in the brain. Learn about the duration, capacity, and types of long-term memory, and how it forms.| Verywell Mind
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Learn about problem-solving, a mental process that involves discovering and analyzing a problem and then coming up with the best possible solution.| Verywell Mind
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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers. Learn how neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine work, their different types, and why they are so important.| Verywell Mind
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The effects of lack of sleep include increased stress, anger, and worsened symptoms of mental health conditions. Learn how lack of sleep affects mental health.| Verywell Mind