Lasting Changes

Definition

Lasting changes refer to enduring alterations or modifications that persist over an extended period of time. These changes can be observed in various aspects of an individual's mental health, including behaviors, emotions, cognition, and neural activity.

Related terms

Plasticity: The brain's ability to change and reorganize itself throughout life based on experiences.

Neuroplasticity: The specific ability of the brain to form new connections between neurons and rewire existing ones.

Memory consolidation: The process by which memories become more stable and long-lasting through various biological mechanisms.