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The Personality Disorders, Part 1
In the field of psychology, the study of people’s abnormal behaviors takes up a lot of analysis. Here then are a few of the personality disorders that are probably the most well-known, but by no means encompass all of the known disorders so far. While the definition of these disorders may be greatly simplified, I…
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Doctors turn to acting classes to better express empathy
Doctors find themselves in a revered and vital (pun intended) societal position. They bear a weight that encumbers the possibility of both life and death and it was no easy feat to attain this responsibility. Getting to where they are as medical professionals involves almost a decade (and sometimes longer) of rigorous academics and practical…
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Why rape victims have fragmented and incomplete memories
“I had no power, I had no voice, I was defenseless. My memory loss would be used against me. My testimony was weak, was incomplete, and I was made to believe that perhaps, I am not enough to win this. That’s so damaging. His attorney constantly reminded the jury, the only one we can believe…
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Gay conversion is putting lives at risk
Despite us living in a different time where many things are openly accepted, that may have not been 30, 20, or even 10 years ago, there are many people stuck with outdated views. With outdated views, come outdated treatments for homosexuality such as conversion therapy. “Conversion therapy,” sometimes known as “reparative therapy,” is a range…
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Memories can’t be programmed, can they?
People depend on their memories for many reasons, from trying to remember their daily tasks to reminiscing about happier times. It could be said that people’s memories define who they are, because their memories influence their personality based on past experiences, people they have met, and so on. Because of the importance of memory, we…
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Maybe it’s not stress, maybe it’s anxiety
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 40 million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by anxiety — roughly 18 percent of the nation’s population. That number is only for the diagnosed cases. There is a large population of people walking around with anxiety and other various disorders related to…
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Mental disorders are more common than you think
About one in four American adults ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Mental illnesses such as mood disorders are prevalent throughout societies around the world, yet these disorders largely remain hidden behind smiling faces and closed doors. Mood disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar, and obsessive compulsive disorder…
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Even universities can’t get mental health right
It is no secret that mental illness has a hit an all-time high amongst youth and young adults alike, particularly in the light of students attending university. Regardless of rhyme or reason, this is happening. And what better way to tackle a demographically specific epidemic than to implement psychological support systems on campuses across the…
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A World Full of Compliments, Part 2
Does receiving and accepting a compliment make us more or less powerful? Many studies show that it is harder to receive a compliment then give one for a few reasons. First off, receiving a compliment means letting go of control. When we give, we’re in control in a certain way. It might be easy to…
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A World Full of Compliments, Part 1
We all have that one female friend or loved one who just can’t take a compliment. EVER. She usually responds to compliments with “oh no, I’m nothing special” or “oh please, you’re just saying that.” Women not being able to take compliments is very common. Instead of a sentiment of gratitude, a woman does the…