treatments
The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.
When Silence Hurts More Than Words
Mia grew up in a quiet house. Her parents never screamed. Never threw things. Never called each other names or slammed doors. To anyone looking from the outside, they were the picture of civility—calm, controlled, perfectly composed.
By Ameer Moaviaabout a month ago in Psyche
Why Some People Apologize Even When They’re Not Wrong
Emma said "sorry" seventeen times before noon. Sorry for asking a question in the meeting. Sorry for walking through a door someone was holding. Sorry for her email being too long. Sorry for her email being too short. Sorry for needing to use the bathroom during a Zoom call. Sorry for existing in spaces that other people also existed in.
By Ameer Moaviaabout a month ago in Psyche
Why Your Body Begins to Shake During an Argument (And Exactly What It Means)
Have you noticed yourself shaking your hands during a fight or your voice quivering as you speak during a disagreement? It could be your whole body that feels as though it can’t stabilize as you disagree with someone over a certain issue or topic. Of course, this could make a person feel embarrassed or terrified when it happens – especially when the person affected has no idea what could be causing this issue. People would think it means the person is weak; this isn’t the truth at all.
By iftikhar Ahmadabout a month ago in Psyche
Watch Out Wednesdays - Christmas Eve Edition. Content Warning.
Merry Christmas to everyone! Let's look at some things to watch out for today on Christmas Eve. 1. Be observant. Today, some people are rushing around to grab last-day gifts before Christmas. Get a kick out of the ones that are running around frantically in a store. These people are procrastinators. Take the time to observe what you are doing so that you will not become a procrastinator like the rest of the mediocre masses that surround you on a daily basis.
By Adrian Holmanabout a month ago in Psyche
Adenovirus on the Rise: What You Need to Know About the Silent Virus Spreading Fast
Why Doctors Are Warning About Adenovirus Infections Adenovirus is not a new virus, but lately it has been gaining renewed attention from doctors, parents, and public health experts. Reports of rising adenovirus infections—especially among children—have raised concerns worldwide. While many people think of it as just another cold virus, adenovirus can sometimes cause serious illness if ignored.
By Waqar Khanabout a month ago in Psyche
When Winter Teaches Us How to Feel Again. AI-Generated.
December doesn’t arrive loudly. It seeps in. Earlier sunsets after a day of rain. Streets that look familiar but feel emptied of color. The air sharp enough to make you aware of your breath. Winter, more than any other season, doesn’t ask for productivity or performance. It asks for honesty.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 months ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Emotional Contagion. AI-Generated.
Walk into a room where tension hangs in the air, and you may feel uneasy before anyone says a word. Enter a space filled with laughter, and your mood often lifts almost instantly. This phenomenon is not coincidence or imagination; it is emotional contagion at work. Emotional contagion is a subcategory of social psychology that explores how emotions transfer from one person to another, often unconsciously. It shapes group dynamics, relationships, workplaces, and even entire societies, influencing how we feel and behave in ways we rarely notice.
By Kyle Butler2 months ago in Psyche
