Throughout the years, psychology has proven to be an evolutionary field, moving from the early days of Freud’s psychoanalysis to a more modern and comprehensive approach to human behavior. As with many fields, as new information is gained and research…
During your run, a dog comes out of nowhere with teeth bared, and you jump into action. Adrenaline hits your veins with the intensity of a freight train, making all your senses more acute. Your legs can run like you’ve…
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a great awakening for many people in terms of their work-life balance. More than half of people said they felt burned out in 2024, according to an Indeed survey. A Limeade report found that 40% of people listed…
In his preeminent sci-fi novel and cautionary tale “1984”, George Orwell wrote, “But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” In that poignant and powerful one-liner, Orwell accurately describes how words can have real-life implications, influencing our perception…
Despite how they may look, blue eyes do not actually contain any blue pigment. Rather, it’s melanin that is responsible for our eye color and those with sky-blue eyes have less of it compared to people with green eyes, hazel…
Preparing for surgery can be a nerve-wracking and confusing experience, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Feeling anxious before surgery is a common sensation that many patients report having, per MedicalNewsToday. The preoperative phase of surgery is the…
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 40 million adults are affected by an anxiety disorder in the United States. Not only adults, but a reported 7% of American children between the ages of three and 17 also…
To the outside world you might look like you’ve got it all together, but internally you may be struggling to feel as confident and worry-free as you appear to be to others. If this is the case, then you may…
Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been used in hospitals for decades. However, ketamine has recently gained popularity as a therapy for people with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has long supported ketamine therapy and…
Feeling a little anxious? That’s totally normal. The National Health Service defines anxiety as a feeling of unease that can range from mild to severe. Almost anything can trigger that uncomfortable, jittery feeling. Perhaps you read a frightening story in…
