Mental Health Topics

TGIF, am I right?! By Friday (or Wednesday if I’m being honest) everyone’s ready for it to be the weekend again. We spend a lot of the week anticipating a break from work, looking forward to spending time with friends and family, and—let’s face it—staying in bed as long as…

You might find your friend’s Instagram posts about it being National Puppy Day or National Sibling Day a tad annoying—because it feels as if every single day is becoming a strange holiday. Well, you’re right! But is that such a bad thing? Celebrating is fun. Whether it’s putting up the…

Substance use disorders (SUD) start with “I’ll give it a try” and “why not just once”—but they turn into greedy, unshakeable, demanding monsters. Once you’re hooked—whether it be on alcohol, opioids, or another drug—your entire life changes before you. You feel like you can’t live without the substance: you have…

Sugar gets a bad rap—we’re constantly trying to cut back on the chocolate, the ice cream, the cookies, on all things sweet. Because we know too much sugar can lead to lasting harmful effects like high blood pressure and even diabetes. But sugar doesn’t deserve all of our hate; it…

I was taught in college that crossing my legs and slouching in my seat before a job interview would guarantee failure. I wouldn’t be relaxed enough, nor would I demonstrate professionalism or any other qualities that lock in a job. So, I practiced my power poses in the car on…

[Photo from http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2017/09/12/screen-shot-2017-09-12-at-21847-pm-1505241170887_1280w.png] Yesterday, Apple officially announced the release of iPhone X, a phone “so immersive the device itself disappears into the experience. And so intelligent it can respond to a tap, your voice, and even a glance,” according to their website. This was music to iPhone, Apple, and technology-lovers’…

Practical Psychology has released their latest video in which they dissect Neil Parischa and his secret to what he calls “The Happiness Equation.” Neil points out the most common misconceptions about what it takes to achieve happiness in life versus the reality of what it actually takes. You know, if…

Lately, everyone is investing into the hype of dieting. Menus now feature “superfoods” and a greater number of healthy alternatives, people are arguing with their buddies on Facebook about whether meat or bread is actually good for you, and many are experimenting with the different programs claimed into existence. Much…

We all have innate beliefs—whether it’s a belief in God or Christianity, the notion that good things come to those who wait, or the certainty that one’s actions will come back around and influence their future. While children seem more inclined to believe in things like Santa Clause and the…

From Pac-man to Playstation, video games have become a big part of our culture. This year, on September 12, gamers all over the country will want to mark their calendars for National Video Game Day. With 24 hours dedicated to the pastime of video games, gamers will want get their…

YouTube channel Luscid explores the massive fear of clowns (the so called coulrophobia) from a psychological perspective and a possible answer the question: are Hollywood movies like Stephen King’s IT the reason for this phobia? Sure, the circus also carries a lot of the blame, but Pennwise sure didn’t help when it…

It’s Monday… again. I know, you’re not in the mood to even talk about it. The good news is we can get through this Monday together thanks to these hilarious Tweets about Mondays. Read them, go pour yourself another cup of coffee and ignore your emails for the next 5-10…