My Journey with Depression
It definitely didn’t come without warning. There were signs sure: lack of motivation and appetite, a general disinterest in life, loss of...
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My Journey Through the Anorexic Continuum
Almost Anorexic is a term coined by Dr. Jennifer J Thomas to define the gray area that exists within the continuum of anorexia between a...
The Escalation of Passive Suicidal Ideation
When the familiar three honks of Charlie’s car shook them out of their daze, they tossed it with such force that it slid, spun, and hit a...
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Students’ Performance
How important is sleep to you? Certainly it can’t be more important than that ten-page paper that’s due the next day? Or that test...
Art Integration and Cognitive Development
From Paleolithic cave paintings to complex works of contemporary artwork, art skills have conceptualized ideas and shared wisdom...
A Review of Biogenetic Models of Depression and Towards a Biopsychosocial Model
Throughout the history of psychology, there have been many perspectives and models, ranging from biogenetic to psychodynamic to...
Dissecting Complicated Grief
An empty seat at the dinner table, a final text, a photo faded and worn with time. Reminders of loss manifests in numerous ways, and with...
Is there a Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and an Increase In Empathy?
Childhood trauma is defined as the exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Early exposure to...
College: The First Steps To Adulthood
Many of us view colleges or universities as a means of finding one’s individualism – a rebirth, if you will. When I asked a fellow...
Learning Not to Fear: “Safety Signals” Reduce Fear and Anxiety
Dysregulation of fear response and fearful behavior in the absence of threat is a hallmark of anxiety and stress-related disorders such...
Imposter Syndrome Among College Students: How it Affects our Self Concept
Imposter Syndrome is a psychological experience wherein one believes she is not as competent as she should be (typically) in her...
Gender Roles and Female Revolution in Belarus
Gender roles in Belarus are still largely conventional– most of the responsibilities allocated to women are firmly rooted in patriarchal...
The Starriest Night: Mental Illness, Treatment, and Creativity
The relationship between creativity and mental illness is controversial and poorly understood among laypeople (and some clinicians too)....
Contrast Avoidance
Everybody knows about the COVID-19 pandemic. What has gone under-reported, however, is a secondary pandemic–one that is just as prominent...
Stigmatization of Mental Health in South Asian American Communities
Mental health has become a trendy topic in the past few years. With many advocates raising awareness about the importance of mental...
Climate Change and Prenatal Brain Development
When you think of climate change, what are the first few pictures and thoughts that pop into your mind? Melted ice caps, animal...
A Conversation with Professor Ofer Tchernikovski–An Excerpt
Below is an excerpt of a conversation that spans 20 pages in writing and 50 minutes in audio. The audio version (which I encourage people...
What causes people to experience pain after a romantic breakup?
As we experience love, we often experience “the termination of relationships, too.” If you have ever experienced a breakup, you...
The Manipulation Effect of Online Reviews
Online shopping has grown dramatically in recent years. According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center in June 2000, only 22% of...
Social Media Versus Democracy: A Battle For Mental Health
The internet has opened up a virtually unlimited world of information to its users, and in turn, social media has availed its users of a...
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