I chose to explore this topic more today because during my last doom-scroll on TikTok, I came across an interesting term being used again by content creators. The term is maladaptive daydreaming (MD), and it’s a form of excessive daydreaming in which a person creates distance with reality and engages in daydreams which have
Photo by Pixabay From watching a sports event, or even attending one, you are always amazed by the top performance of these athletes and view them as having great speed, strength, and mental toughness. However, they often hide away the struggles that continue to grow during their intensive training, which involves trying to reach unrealistic
On April 17, 2025, Anxiety Canada announced that they would be shutting down their online platform. When I read their email about this, I was disheartened (and I still am), but you might be wondering: Why is this so important? Anxiety Canada was known for being a remarkable tool when it came to educating people
Dear Friend, What’s the first image that comes to your mind when you hear the word “anger”?A raised voice? A slammed door? Maybe that one moment where you said something you didn't mean—or someone else did? When we were kids, we were often told not to get angry. “Don’t shout,” “Be calm,” “That’s not how
Introduction: Rethinking Alcohol's Place in Society Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog post. In this post, I am going to discuss some novel research regarding the negative effects of alcohol use. The belief that drugs are harmful is widespread in Western society, yet alcohol is often treated as an exception. Drinking is commonly viewed
Colouring isn’t just for children! It can be a form of art therapy which has been around for quite some time now and has found its roots within humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive psychology (Van Lith, 2016). To provide a better understanding of what art therapy is, I highly recommend checking out the short video attached
Hello, and welcome to another blog post. In this blog post, I am going to discuss some new research on schizophrenia, which is a mental disorder that I am personally interested in. A Brief Description of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by abnormal cognition, emotional responsiveness and behaviour (American Psychological Association, n.d.). The
Dear Friend, If I asked you, "What is the bravest thing you have ever said?", what would your answer be? You might think of many things—words spoken in courage, moments of defiance, or times when you stood your ground. But does the word HELP ever come to mind? Have you ever said it out loud?
Before post-secondary, I never thought twice about how my family shaped me into the person I am. Growing up where I had, the area was enriched with South Asian cultures and I was surrounded by South Asian families throughout elementary and high school. Many of my experiences, whether they were cultural or personal were commonly
The Problem with Brain Cell Repair Neurological disorders are considered a leading cause of disability worldwide (Dai, 2025). These disorders, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injuries, often result from irreversible cell loss within the nervous system, making their treatment a significant challenge. Finding effective ways to repair or replace lost brain cells
