Hello, and I hope everyone has been having a good week (and if not, know that there are good weeks to come). Today I wanted to write a blog post about a topic of personal interest: the use of psychedelic medication in the treatment of clinical depression. I first learned that psychedelics constitute a potential
Change is the only constant. In embracing this notion, we understand that permanence eludes us, urging us to ready ourselves for moments beyond our control. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote about chaos, "You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star." Chaos isn't always negative; it can serve as a catalyst for quick
Hello, and welcome to another blog post! I hope everyone has spent a wonderful spring break resting, recuperating, and spending time with their loved ones. Today, I wanted to write a blog post about one of my favourite topics within the field of psychology: Positive Psychology! Positive Psychology emphasizes psychological states such as joy, character
Image by Freepik (Freepik (n.d.). Mobile notification icons between man and woman. Retrieved from https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/mobile-notification-icons-man-woman-using-cell-phone_2611196.htm) Social media has its merits: enabling global connections, providing information, and offering free entertainment. However, there's a downside, especially for teenagers' mental well-being. Influencers often heavily edit their photos which sets unrealistic beauty standards. This can trigger body dysmorphia and
Hello everyone! I hope that you have all been staying warm and enjoying the start of winter. Along with the start of winter, some might find it difficult to maintain a positive mindset amidst the gloomy and cold temperatures. Additionally, winter can be a difficult time for some individuals in terms of mental health and
Have you ever felt like you're trapped in a cycle of making bad choices? I used to believe my decisions were conscious, but I found myself wondering why I consistently procrastinated before important events or milestones, or ended up dating the wrong people. It turns out some of these behaviors were tied to addiction –
How Can We Practice Self-Care? Self-care is a practice of self-love that has existed for many years. With the rising “clean girl” trend on TikTok, self-care is a hashtag that has garnered immense popularity ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to USA Today, in 2019, Google searches for “self-care” had reached a 14-year high (Dastagir,
Watching the news is a pivotal part of staying involved in the rapidly changing society of the 21st century. Current events are headlining news stations with updates about unfolding situations blaring in red print on the “breaking news” sections across the world. However, starting the day off with graphic depictions of violence can be draining.
Being in the neurodiverse community has deeply impacted my life in many ways. Whether social, academic, or emotional, there is always a struggle. One of the ways that being neurodiverse impacts my mental health is because things that seem to be so easy for the people around me, such as socializing, concentrating for long periods
Physical activity has long been associated with having several psychological benefits. Being active releases chemicals called endorphins, which are responsible for increasing self esteem, reducing stress, and providing a natural energy boost. Dancing, which is a form of personal expression, helps individuals struggling with mental health by reaping the benefits of physical activity while also
