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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

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  • Self-related cognitions are crucial for identity and well-being.
  • Negative self-cognitions can lead to mental health issues.
  • Cognitive restructuring is a protective mechanism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the neural network underlying negative self-cognitions.
  • To characterize the role of the habenula in processing self-related thoughts.
  • To examine how cognitive restructuring affects brain connectivity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized ultra-high field 7T fMRI and dynamic causal modeling.
  • Analyzed data from two independent cohorts of healthy young adults.
  • Employed a cognitive restructuring task involving repeating and restructuring negative self-cognitions.

Main Results:

  • Identified a negative self-cognition network centered on the habenula.
  • Observed an excitatory effect from the habenula to the posterior orbitofrontal cortex during cognitive restructuring.
  • Found an excitatory effect of the habenula on the posterior cingulate cortex during both repeating and restructuring tasks.

Conclusions:

  • The habenula contributes to the processing of self-cognitions.
  • Habenula's function extends beyond external reward/punishment to internal experiences.
  • Findings offer insights into the neural basis of mental health and identity.