Trigger warning: this article discusses sexual assault. Whether it is in day-to-day conversation or in the media, a common response to disclosures or mentions of sexual assault is a phenomenon called victim blaming. The term might be unfamiliar, but what it looks like in practice is all too familiar. What is Victim Blaming? Victim blaming is …
We all get overwhelmed in intense situations with loved ones, whether it be family members or friends. Sometimes, we even become overwhelmed with our own personal lives and duties. In these moments, it is important to take a step back. It is okay to not be able to handle everything at once. When in these …
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The stigmatization that comes along with abrupt anger outbursts is unfortunately very common and extremely misunderstood. There seems to be this understanding of anger outbursts as something out of the norm, especially when it comes to something that is not deemed significant enough to call for such a reaction. As such, we become accustomed to …
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Traditionally, psychosis has been seen as a symptom of mental illness. However, this is not necessarily the case as psychosis is not always because of a mental illness. There are many theories about what causes people to experience psychosis. What is Psychosis? Psychosis is a term used to describe when a person interprets or perceives reality …
Trigger warning: this article discusses clinical depression. Sadness and depression are two terms that are often used interchangeably. While they might sound similar, there is a huge distinction between sadness and depression. Oftentimes, many people mention that they were going through “a depressive phase” or that they “were depressed the other day”. These claims tend …
For some, a move may be the only option, and, for others, it may be a choice. Either way, this is a heavy topic but also a situation many of us will most likely experience at some point in our lives. I have personally been reading articles on this topic a lot lately as I am in the process of leaving behind my family, …
When we make a conscious decision to focus on personal growth, the ripple effects extend way beyond only ourselves. Nothing in our personal lives, communities, nor on a larger global scale can ever change and improve if we refuse to grow. There should be no feelings of shame surrounding the recognition of the need to …
Life teaches us some valuable lessons at its own pace during our various life stages. These lessons, though they may be harsh, often encourage us to grow into a healthier version of ourselves that is more intelligent, humble, enlightened, fair, secure, content, courageous, strong, and free. Here are eight important sentences to read that, if …
Having and maintaining a routine can have very positive consequences for our mental health, with reduced stress being the main contributing factor to it. In other words, having a routine can simply make our lives easier, although sometimes it is easier said than done since maintaining a routine can be difficult at times. The purpose …