Dopamine

Everything Willow Labs has written about Dopamine, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

2 articles

Mindfulness · 8 min

Dopamine Detox: What Actually Works and What's Just Hype

A dopamine detox can't drain your brain chemistry. Here's what's really going on, what genuinely helps, and a realistic 1-week reset.

Jun 18, 2026

Brain Rot Is Real: Short Video, Real Dopamine

Short videos aren’t harmless fluff. They train your brain’s reward system to crave novelty and bail on effort. Here’s what’s happening and how to reset.

May 12, 2026