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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.
Psychology on the go
That dream about the dinosaur in a leotard, the moments you said something you wish you hadn’t, even the words that spill out before you know you’re going to say them—these all come from the small, constant workings of your mind. Your thoughts and behaviors make your life possible and shape the world around you. Aside from other human minds, your own is the most complex structure we know of, guided by rules that remain mysterious. Maybe our brains aren’t quite advanced enough to fully understand themselves, but that has never stopped us from trying.
By Awuni Akurebire Thomas 2 months ago in Psyche
Behind the Screen: How E-Commerce Is Rewriting Human Life
You probably didn't even notice it. Maybe it was just another night. You were tired, half-asleep, your phone in hand. You opened an app without thinking, browsed through a few products, read some suspiciously similar reviews, tapped "Buy Now," and went back to what you were doing. Somewhere in the distance, a warehouse light came on, you scanned a barcode, and a package arrived. A few days later, a small box arrived at your door, and the moment was complete.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in Psyche
The Month Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide
The public conversation around suicide repeats a mistake every year. As soon as December hits, social media fills with somber graphics, dramatic pleas, and emotional declarations insisting that the holidays are the most dangerous time for suicidal behavior. The message is well-intended, but it is wrong. The data has been stable for decades.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin2 months ago in Psyche
Can ADHD Be Diagnosed Later in Life?
When we think of ADHD, which stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, an image of a child having trouble focusing comes to our minds. This is usually the case because children are diagnosed with ADHD. However, that does not mean ADHD is not present in teenagers, young adults, or even older adults.
By Ankita Dey2 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety... Autism... or both?. Content Warning.
I've been having a lot of meltdowns and shutdowns in this past year. It's been almost 9 months since I was diagnosed with autism. It was an expensive diagnosis that has honestly been more problematic than helpful (but hopefully that will change soon).
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 months ago in Psyche
Dear Men: It's Okay to Cry. Content Warning.
Several months ago, I wrote a story about MLB All-Star Jarren Duran and his struggles with his mental health. There was a docuseries in 2024 where he discussed his suicide attempts in 2022. Besides the homophobic slur he uttered towards a fan that occurred in August 2024, which I still hold him accountable for, I was empathetic towards his plight and also commended him for being open and honest about his personal battles. Many people believe that athletes have perfect lives, but in reality, there's no such thing as a perfect life. In fact, it doesn't exist. At the end of the day, they're regular people just like us and go through hardships. You never know what goes on behind the scenes in their lives.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Psyche
