Faissal

🇦🇫 🇩🇪 | Neuroscientist @uniofoxford | @wef Global Shaper | @notionhq Consultant | Global Mental Health, Brain Health and Neurotechnology

[Foresight Institute @foresightinst]

That's a wrap on Vision Weekend UK.

Three days in London. Seven tracks. 30+ speakers. Our first ever UK event in 40 years of Foresight.

Below is a thread on what happened, and what's next:

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

A single 25 mg dose of psilocybin leads to brain structural changes that were seen at 1 month. From a cross-over study of 28 healthy volunteers, no prior psychedelic, who also were also assessed after 1 mg. Behavioral results in Figure
https://t.co/R0FKpitoMA

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

Happy that two of my templates are features - a mindful annual reflection and a goal tracking dashboard 😊

[Notion @NotionHQ]

Systems to build your best self 🧠

Support your goals, habits, skills, and reflection. Plan intentionally, track progress, and grow throughout the year.

→ https://t.co/rdgfkzYA7Y

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

These are the specific foods that were linked with healthy aging and other outcomes. Green-favorable; Red-unfavorable

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

Afghanistan’s healthcare system has long been fragile and heavily reliant on international aid. The current global humanitarian funding crisis—impacting key organisations like the @WHOAfghanistan and @USAIDAfgMD —is nothing short of a death sentence for the most vulnerable.

[WHO Afghanistan @WHOAfghanistan]

.@WHOAfghanistan is deeply concerned that funding shortages could force the closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health care services.
For more detail, please read the press release here: 👇👇
https://t.co/0DkyF8QE96
@WHO @WHOEMRO @unafghanistan @UNAMAnews @reliefweb @UNOCHA @UN_News_Centre @DrEdwinCeniza

[Marcus Kaiser @ConnectomeLab]

Nice comparison of ultrasound and temporal interference stimulation in Table 3:
https://t.co/G1uiP3IHRe

Ultrasound blinding option that is not mentioned is ventricle stimulation: https://t.co/7Hc6HuyoVR

[BNDU, Oxford @MRCBNDU]

New unit review paper by Sharif et al. explored transcranial ultrasonic stimulation and temporal interference stimulation for treating mental health conditions, published in @BNAJournal.

https://t.co/SRexV1ArwF

@MRCBNDU @NDCNOxford @OxfordMedSci @UniofOxford

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

5/ Psychiatry is evolving. As we refine these technologies, they could redefine how we understand and treat complex brain disorders.

Read the full review here: https://t.co/Zmtw2edorL

@OxExpPsy
@OxPsychiatry
@NDCNOxford
@MRCBNDU @BNAJournal

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

🧵 Non-invasive brain stimulation is reshaping #psychiatry and #neuroscience.
Imagine stimulating deep areas of the brain—without surgery. 🧠🔬
That’s the promise of emerging techniques, and our latest review explores this #neurotechnology frontier.👇

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

4/ These techniques represent a pivotal shift—enabling more precise, non-invasive mental health interventions for individuals where traditional treatments fall short.

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

7️⃣ The Takeaway

Misinformation preys on how our brains evolved to prioritize stability over accuracy. But awareness of these mechanisms is your best defense. Critical thinking isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower.

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

How Our Brains Evolved to Fall for Misinformation 🧠

Your brain isn’t designed for truth—it’s designed for stability. This makes us highly vulnerable to misinformation. Here's how your brain processes false information—and how you can outsmart it. A 🧵:

[Faissal @faissalsharif]

6️⃣ Practical Strategies to Outsmart Misinformation

Misinformation thrives on impulsivity—pause before reacting.

Question Confirmation Bias: Would you believe this info from another source?

Practice Flexibility: Seek out nuance. When was the last time you changed your mind?