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The Cultural and Societal Influences on Alcohol Consumption: A Complex Web of Factors
When you think of alcohol, what comes to mind? An indulgent at the end of your week? An escape from your problems? An opening wedge to a...
Jan 2312 min read


Child Maltreatment and Its Effects on Speech & Selective Mutism
By: Mazal Leviyev Introduction Although society has made progress in understanding the effects of psychological trauma and how to treat...
Jan 223 min read


Creative Healing: What Role Does Creative Writing Play in Therapy?
The field of psychotherapy is brimming with a number of therapeutic techniques designed to address patient needs. Some well known...
Jan 226 min read


The AI Era and Its Impacts on Psychological Research and Well-being
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Jan 224 min read


Investigating Androcentrism in the Psychology Curriculum
Psychology, the study of the human mind and its behavior, is one of the most popular fields of study for college students. In 2023,...
Jan 155 min read


The psychological benefits of praying
Prayer is a universal human experience that people have engaged with throughout time. Although most common with religious people, even...
Jan 154 min read


What Are The Negative Effects of Exposure to Conspiracy Theories?
With the rise of social media, it is not uncommon to stumble upon misinformation about people and events. One form of misinformation...
Jan 155 min read


The Mental Impact of Studying Abroad
Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Well, it has always been my dream as a kid. My mother used to work at JFK when I was a kid. Her...
Jan 154 min read


How Well Do Dogs Trained with an E-Collar Fare?
Pain is universal. Both humans and non-human animals experience pain, which plays a vital role in survival, helping animals learn what to...
Jan 155 min read


Coping with the Loss of a Pet
There's no doubt pets play a significant role in our lives. Pets are there to provide love, support, and to be by our side come what may....
Jan 154 min read


Hormone Replacement Therapy as a Form of Gender-Affirming Mental Health Care
Access to healthcare is a fundamental right, and it should be no different for transgender individuals. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
Jan 155 min read


Why Do We Listen to Sad Music?: Exploring the Emotional Pull of Melancholic Melodies
When you feel sad, what do you find yourself doing? Do you cry? Take a walk? Seek consolation from a friend? Each of these responses...
Jan 154 min read


Exploring the Spectrum of Human Relationships and Attachment Styles
Humans engage in various social interactions, weaving a diverse tapestry of relationships. These relationships come in numerous forms,...
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Dealing with Both ADHD and Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety or ADHD? What if you could have both? Is there treatment? Yes. Yes. Yes.
May 23, 20247 min read


Smartphones: Balancing Benefits and Risks
The uprising in smartphone usage has been a common subject of debate. Since their emergence, smartphones have taken the world by storm...
May 23, 20245 min read


Does owning a pet result in better stress management?
Stress can take many different forms, such as anxiety before giving a presentation at work or feeling overwhelmed about upcoming...
May 23, 20244 min read


Mental health benefits of journaling
Besides being a great way to record one's life, journaling can be used in a therapeutic context to help people with mental health...
May 23, 20245 min read


Positively Perfecting Our Pet-Human Relationship
Old habits die hard. Particularly when they have been reinforced with knowledge that is seemingly incorrect for decades on end. In the...
May 23, 20245 min read


The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
In our current age, social media plays a big role in people’s lives. However, the big question is, what effect does social media have on...
May 23, 20244 min read


How exercise impacts mood & depression
What impact does exercise have on mood and depression? Medical News Today (2019) characterizes exercise as engaging in physical activity...
May 23, 20244 min read
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