pop culture
Representations of mental health in pop culture; dissect and discuss popular psychology, mental illness stigmas, and media depictions.
The Search for Self
Many people find themselves feeling lost in life, searching for their purpose or identity. It can be a difficult and confusing time, especially in today's fast-paced world where there are so many distractions and conflicting messages about what it means to live a good life. In order to find our true selves, it is important to understand the reasons behind why we feel lost, and to take concrete steps towards self-discovery.
By Vinodhkumar M V3 years ago in Psyche
Expect Big Changes, Now
So far, there have been quite a few planetary alignments in 2023 that have affected the collective. We've had retrogrades carry over from 2022 that may have complicated the first few weeks of our year, but it looks like things are quickly turning around now that Venus has entered Pisces!
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa3 years ago in Psyche
Introverts vs. Extroverts
There's a lot of talk about introverts and extroverts, whether it be personality tests to find out which one you are, or memes about one of the two being better than the other, or articles about 'how to survive' as an introvert in an extroverted world (or vice versa), etc. And while most, if not all, of it is relevant, I'd like to suggest a slight reframing on how we view these concepts. It might be more helpful, in many ways, to view it in terms of energy.
By Marina Evergreen3 years ago in Psyche
Why We Are Doomed
Note: these events are true. This was written in 2006, when it all took place, in Brooklyn, NYC. It was a time much further distant than numbers would suggest. Speakeasy, a wi-fi provider, is no more. The DSL connections they sold have likewise gone the way of 8-track tapes and SCSI connections. Sears is down for the count. Agencies and companies were still working out how to migrate their services to the internet. Customer service, such as it was, still entailed labrynthine sets of phone menus, and, occasionally, encounters with surly humans who resented your intrusion. But the underlying themes remain relevant, more so, if that's possible. Enjoy my tale of woe.
By Jack Scranton3 years ago in Psyche
On Feeling Lost. Top Story - January 2023.
‘Maddie Kim’ from “Pantheon” How do we cope with loss? Specifically the loss of a loved one This is a topic that I’ve always danced around but never fully dove into in a way that’s satisfied me. Throughout my life I’ve been blessed to have met and developed strong relationships with some amazing people. With that being so, I don’t feel as though the modes of expression that I have truly do their memory justice.
By Kuro Seijaku 3 years ago in Psyche
The Quantum Theory of Consciousness is No More - Maybe
When I first picked up on this story about a quantum theory of consciousness and it being put in doubt by an underground experiment, the first thing that came into my strange maybe conscious mind was ‘Going Underground’.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Psyche
The Psychology of The Imposter Syndrome
I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out. — Maya Angelou, civil rights activist, author, poet and Nobel Laureate
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
Vacation Hangover
Vacation hangover, also known as post-vacation blues or post-travel depression, refers to the feeling of sadness, depression, or disorientation that can occur after returning from a vacation or trip. This phenomenon is relatively common and can affect people of all ages.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 years ago in Psyche
