pop culture
Representations of mental health in pop culture; dissect and discuss popular psychology, mental illness stigmas, and media depictions.
Talkin’ Psychobabble Blues: How Normalizing “Therapy Speak” In Everyday Conversation Changed Us
In our contemporary society, the language of therapy is becoming increasingly pervasive. Words and phrases traditionally confined to therapy sessions or psychology textbooks have seeped into our everyday lexicon. This phenomenon, known as the “concept creep” of therapy speak, has profound implications that are worth exploring.
By Paige Holloway3 years ago in Psyche
Do I Even Like Pop-Tarts?
I love Gilmore Girls. My sister and I have seen every season and every episode multiple times. If you missed it, the series focuses on the close relationship between a mother and daughter, and the dialogue is witty pop-culture heaven.
By Kelley Ann Murphy3 years ago in Psyche
What's Your Hidden Power? A True Simple Personality Test
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses can help you to make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and achieve your goals more effectively. However, it can be challenging to identify your hidden strengths, the skills and qualities that come naturally to you but may not be immediately apparent. That's where a simple personality test can be useful.
By Daniel Ellison3 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person's ability to regulate their emotions, form stable relationships, and maintain a positive self-image. The disorder is characterized by intense, unstable moods, impulsive behavior, and a fear of abandonment. Individuals with BPD often struggle with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse. In this article, we will discuss the different aspects of BPD, the reasons behind this personality disorder, and the impact it can have on families and individuals. We will also explore the role of family and social support in overcoming BPD, and the various prevention, medical, and psychological treatment options available.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Psyche
Challenges and Progress in Treatment and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks the body's immune system, gradually weakening it and leaving it vulnerable to opportunistic infections. HIV is spread primarily through sexual contact, contaminated blood transfusions, sharing of needles or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
By Muhammad Telmeez 3 years ago in Psyche
Stop Doing These Things, They’re Making You Hate Yourself
#1 Watching porn I look at the way some people live and it makes me think — no wonder they have anxiety. There are a certain set of activities that automatically lower your self-esteem if you do them too much.
By Saad Farooq3 years ago in Psyche
“What if… I’d Chosen Music & Drama?”
”Live from New York, it’s SATURDAY NIIIIIIIIGHT!” And just like that, it’s official: the Copperhead from Down Underland is officially a household name on the other side of the globe, standing in the very same set as other legends of comedy, theatre, film, music, network television… and I happen to fill all those niches, and then some.
By Orion J. Zed3 years ago in Psyche
Main Character Syndrome
"Your Grandma died? I'm so sorry, I know exactly how it feels. My dog died last week.", "Right, but my cramps are 10x worse", "Omg, can we stop talking about your dead grandma and focus on my lash glue not sticking?!" I know you probably have come across someone like this and TRUST me you found just the right place for some tea. Today I am gonna discuss one of the most blood-boiling, eyes-squinting dilemmas of this generation, Main Character Syndrome.
By K. A. Khan3 years ago in Psyche
Can an Evil Man* be as Critically Self Aware of his Nature as a Good Man?
Typically it is supposed that all good men possess similar key attributes. They have the ability to rigorously and thoroughly reflect on the nature of themselves. They fully comprehend the impact on others of their decisions and appreciate their role in contributing to or reducing the suffering of others. They feel deeply the emotions needed in order to achieve a correct understanding of these things. Emotions like empathy, sadness, guilt, shame, and others. They recognize that most people seek to maximize their experience of positive emotions and minimize the experience of negative ones. Thus they act in ways which seek to achieve this balance in the greatest number of people. They also recognize that all people are unique and all situations different. The optimum emotional balance for one person in a certain situations may vary with other persons in different circumstances. They are flexible enough to adjust accordingly to those differences and wise enough to understand when a certain balance should be aimed for given the circumstances.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Psyche
