vintage
From Freud to phrenology to old-school outlooks, a look back at vintage psychiatry and mental health treatments as documented throughout history.
It's time to revisit Erich Fromm: Why his ideas are more relevant than ever. Top Story - May 2025.
Erich Fromm doesn’t come up in conversation outside of academic circles related to psychology, psychoanalysis, or maybe sociology. This wasn’t always true. Fromm was a widely known and discussed figure in his day. His seminal work, “Escape from Freedom” (1941), and his international best seller, “The Art of Loving” (1956), made him and his ideas popular beyond academia. Having recently reread _Escape from Freedom_, I realized how relevant his ideas remain, not only in the U.S. but throughout the world.
By G. A. Botero9 months ago in Psyche
The Hidden Psychology of Connection
In a world more digitally connected than ever, loneliness is paradoxically thriving. As we scroll through social media feeds and interact with AI companions, we find ourselves surrounded by virtual connections that, in reality, leave us feeling more isolated than before. Eric Solomon, Ph.D., explores this paradox and reveals how the very tools meant to keep us connected might be deepening our sense of isolation.
By SophiaSoso9 months ago in Psyche
Behind the Veil
America offers an illusion of sex, wealth, fame, and emancipation. Behind the shiny magazines, the bright lights, and the faked climaxes is an industry founded on exploitation, shattered hope, drug dependency, and mere subsistence. Internet performers and strippers are usually empowered on the surface — boasting cash, poise, and power. Well, what goes on backstage? Let’s pull that curtain back.
By Debarghya Chatterjee9 months ago in Psyche
100 Reasons Why
Sometimes the price of loving so deeply comes with the quiet wondering if I should just stop caring about other people and turn dark, the path I see so many other kind souls go down after feeling the pain of this world. So, I wanted to write a list of 100 reasons that I love exactly who I am - for the days when my heart grieves and aches as my mind explores the myriad of reasons that I should be anyone other than myself - to avoid causing myself so much pain.
By The Schizophrenic Mom10 months ago in Psyche
