For much of modern history, scientists believed the adult brain was essentially fixed. The prevailing assumption was that once we reached adulthood, the structure and function of our brains were largely set. We could learn new information, gain new skills, and collect new experiences, but the brain itself was not expected to significantly change. If someone struggled with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, or emotional regulation, the belief was often that

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