humanity

Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.

Shattered
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? The edge of the precipice is such a fragile thing; teetering but managing to maintain your balance, just thus. To both sides holds the unknown, though you can feel the madness emanating from the beyond; the tightrope holds familiarity, clutching to it as your only means of sanity.
By Finn River Clemons5 years ago in Psyche
Journal Entry April 7th 2021
Im writing this as my first blog. I feel like most people can relate in some way. We're all human and we all have our ups and downs. There isn't much context, but if you read this I hope it helps you in some way.
By Jack Schott5 years ago in Psyche
Priming in the Zen and Now
This sounds a bit crazy. After all, who would think of the Rolling Stones as music to meditate to, but I did. I laugh when I look back and think about it. I was probably around the age of 20. The Tattoo You album was released in 1981, so, loving the Rolling Stones, I raced out to get it. Mick, his satin trousers, and bold stage presence, strutting his stuff and Keith, the renegade hippie with a wicked smile and blazing guitar technique were the matrix of the band to me.
By jacki fleet5 years ago in Psyche
How My Game Club Continues to Impact the Lives of Over 100 Kids and Adults With Autism
Before I get to the exciting and inspiring things about my game club and my members, let me give you a quick background on ASD; Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2013, the DSM-5 changed the way Autism, Aspergers (high functioning autism) and PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) were recognized and determined. In the past, all aspects and different levels of Autism were recognized as their own separate entities. It was quite beneficial to know the exact diagnosis of an individual as it leads to better gauging how to treat them and have a better understanding of their abilities and functioning at a first meeting. When the DSM-5 decided to change their guidelines and lump all forms and stages of autism into one title, Autism, it made it more difficult at first meeting to develop a course of treatment plan for the individual. Hopefully in the future the change will be reversed and each stage of autism will be recognized as separate entities again.
By Sadie Colucci5 years ago in Psyche
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) encourages movement-based creative expression by a relational and therapeutic use of dance for the treatment of health-related psychological problems (DTAA, 2014-2019). Dance therapy offers benefits to people on medications and people affected by physical problems, depression, and physically or sexually abused (Art Therapy, 2019). Dance movement therapy is effective for enhanced quality of life and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Positive effects are found on the increase of subjective well-being, positive mood, and body image (Koch, Kunz, Lykou &, Cruz).
By Shanie Walker5 years ago in Psyche
How I Utilized My Pain
We all feel pain at some level in different stages of our lives. It is an internal and subjective emotion. Some choose to share it with others while some keep it to themselves, where it can creep out at night and in moments of silence. It is an experience that you cannot escape. A natural part of our lives.
By Noor 5 years ago in Psyche
Subtle Fruits
Excitement building, Dan rushed down the wooden stairs, nearly tripping head over heels in his haste. Today was the day! He had finally mustered the courage to entertain, to flirt, to capture the sweet essence of his desire.
By James Gateley5 years ago in Psyche
Monster
I always thought that staying away from everybody will keep them safe. I never disliked being alone. I felt guilty for a lot of things, like hate or anger towards others. I felt unworthy before. For many years.
By Cristina S5 years ago in Psyche
Ms. Cellophane
In middle school one of my favorite musicals was "Chicago" with music from John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. One song that particularly caught my attention was "Mr. Cellophane." It was the only song that talked about real feelings and part of me could relate to that feeling of invisibility. It wasn't until recently that I understood the falsity and deceit of this song as well.
By Natasha Couoh5 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health: the Ongoing War with Self
Dear Toughest Woman I Know, Who could you be, I wonder? The immediate answers are also the most obvious choices. Who wouldn’t acknowledge their mother, grand-mother, aunts, sisters, friends, Icons, or someone they know personally, and admire for accomplishing such and such, in spite of something being in the way? That’s how heroes are made in the eyes of the beholder. Success and victory grant the right to be “tough”, “resilient”, etc.
By Sacha Rondeau5 years ago in Psyche
Suffering: The Series
Alright, so jumping back to part 1 where we talked about definitions and connotations and whatnot, there is still more to say about the meaning of these words and concepts in terms of how it is presented and perceived in today's culture.
By Alicia Summers5 years ago in Psyche
Freedom to Choose
Who desires a loss of freedom? I don't. Yet, there may have been many ways in which freedom is handed over to external events, internal events, or to others. Your freedom to choose is the key to your state of being. It is your power to choose how both internal and external events affect you. This is not to say that those events are unimportant and should be avoided at all costs. I am only stating that you have the power to choose which events you give your attention to and how you let them affect you.
By Jerome Henderson5 years ago in Psyche