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To end this week I wanted to finish this week's blog post with a Ted Talk! This Ted Talk is given by Emily Anhalt. She speaks on the topic of therapy and why it should be the social norm for everyone to go to therapy. https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_anhalt_why_we_should_all_try_therapy

As I mentioned in the previous post, therapy is no different than getting a general check-up. Psychologists and therapists alike believe that therapy is something we all need and the taboo and stigma around it is unjustified. Because of this I wanted to share an article from Psychreg that highlights reasons why everyone needs therapy. https://www.psychreg.org/everyone-should-engage-on-therapy/ Enjoy the article and...[ read more ]

For many therapy is seen as something taboo or only for those dealing with extensive mental health problems; however, this couldn't be farther from the truth. Much like getting a check-up or blood works done, you do not just go to the doctor when something is wrong you also go to make sure you are in good health generally. This...[ read more ]

Many people do not realize that many mental health disorders have major biological consequences. The infographic above shows just some of the many biological health problems that can arise from ignoring things that may be going go in your mental health. This infographic is a great example of what so many of those in the psychology field say that many...[ read more ]

This week we have focused on trauma. In this blog post, I want to direct our attention to this video by The School of life "What Is "Trauma" - and How to Cope With It". This video gives a semi-detailed explanation of how trauma is created and how to overcome it. Though watching this video won't magically help existing mental...[ read more ]

Many people around this time tend to say “New Year New Me.” This is a good mantra to have if you are deciding to better yourself and move into the New Year as a better and more aware version of yourself. However, for many, we use this mantra and don’t follow it, or we will go to the extreme of...[ read more ]

Starting this week students all over the world will be heading back to class and adults to work, and even for some both. I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season no matter what holiday they choose to celebrate and follow and I hope for a successful and fruitful New Year to our readers. For many, the New Year tends...[ read more ]

In this last blog post I wanted to highlight some videos I personally have greatly benefited from on the topic of mindfulness. The first Ted Talk I’m going to share is by Richard J.Davidson. Dr. Davidson focuses a lot on how our brain function can be changed through mindfulness and gives a beginner's exercise on how to practice mindfulness.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CBfCW67xT8...[ read more ]

This is the second part of a three-part series about Burnout. In this action, you will read about my own tips on how I'm able to prevent burnout in my own life whilst also juggling being a full-time student, a part-time intern, and a part time assistant researcher. With multiple stressors that come with the closing of the year, it...[ read more ]

As the holiday season begins to roll around, specifically Thanksgiving, many of us all across the United States will take time to reflect on what and who we are thankful for. This could be loved ones, family members, friends, and even mentors. However, many people during this time forget all the hardships they have faced and overcame this past year....[ read more ]