Mental Health in the Digital Age: How Social Media Shapes Our Minds
Mental Health in the Digital Age: How Social Media Shapes Our Minds Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, share, and connect, but it has also profoundly influenced the way we view and manage our mental health. While platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have created opportunities for greater awareness and conversations around mental […]
Personality Typing: Are We Overanalyzing Ourselves?
Personality Typing: Are We Overanalyzing Ourselves? In recent years, personality typing tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Enneagram, and attachment style frameworks have surged in popularity. People eagerly identify themselves as INFJs, Type 4s, or “anxiously attached,” using these labels to explain their behaviors, relationships, and even life choices. While these tools can offer […]
Misusing Psychological Terms: How It Impacts Mental Health Conversations
Misusing Psychological Terms: How It Impacts Mental Health Conversations Language shapes how we think, and the words we choose to describe mental health have a profound effect on how we understand it. Over time, certain psychological terms, like “trigger” and “phobia,” have drifted from their clinical meanings and become part of everyday language. While this […]
The Happiness Hustle: How Positivity Culture Impacts Mental Health
The Happiness Hustle: How Positivity Culture Impacts Mental Health In recent years, the rise of positivity culture has created a societal expectation to remain perpetually upbeat and optimistic. Phrases like “Good vibes only” or “Choose happiness” dominate social media feeds, self-help books, and everyday conversations. While a positive outlook can be beneficial, this relentless push […]
Online Psychology Student Syndrome: The Rise of Misdiagnoses in the Digital Age
Online Psychology Student Syndrome: The Rise of Misdiagnoses in the Digital Age The internet has revolutionized how we access information, providing a treasure trove of knowledge at our fingertips. While this has many benefits, it has also led to some unintended consequences, particularly in the realm of mental health. A growing trend, I call “online […]
Cultural Pressures and Mental Unwellness: How Society Shapes Our Stress
Cultural Pressures and Mental Unwellness: How Society Shapes Our Stress In today’s fast-paced world, mental unwellness has become an increasingly common experience for people across all age groups and demographics. While mental unwellness is often rooted in universal human experiences like loss or personal conflict, societal and cultural pressures have amplified these struggles in unique […]
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis in Mental Health: Why It’s a Problem
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis in Mental Health: Why It’s a Problem In an era where information is available at our fingertips, the ability to research and understand our health has never been easier. While this accessibility has empowered many to take charge of their well-being, it has also led to the rise of self-diagnosis—particularly in […]
Mental Illness vs. Mental Unwellness: Why the Difference Matters
Mental Illness vs. Mental Unwellness: Why the Difference Matters In recent years, mental health has become a vital topic of discussion, and rightly so. However, amidst growing awareness, there is often confusion between two distinct experiences: mental illness and mental unwellness. While these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent fundamentally different realities. Understanding the […]
How Over-Psychologization Changed Society: The Rise of Therapy Talk
How Over-Psychologization Changed Society: The Rise of Therapy Talk The influence of psychology on society has grown significantly over the past few decades. While greater awareness of mental health is undeniably beneficial, the increasing tendency to apply psychological concepts and language to every aspect of life has led to what some call the over-psychologization of […]