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Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
The Social Media Paradox: How It Shapes and Controls Us. AI-Generated.
Are We Controlling Social Media, or Is It Controlling Us? In the last two decades, social media has become an inseparable part of modern life. We wake up and check our phones before even getting out of bed. We scroll mindlessly through feeds during lunch breaks. We seek validation through likes, comments, and shares.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche
Why We Read Books
Here is some context as to why I am writing about reading. It is based on something I saw on social media: Whilst perusing social media, I saw a post on Twitter (X) which discussed the point of reading. Whether ironically or unironically, the user had asked what the importance of reading books was and how it was probably a waste of time since AI could summarise the key points of a particular book after having machine-learnt about the reader themselves. This therefore meant it could give key insights into the book that would help that reader in particular to gain the knowledge that would be worthy to them from the book. Honestly, I have never seen something that has missed the point of reading so much in my entire life. I continued to make a snide comment about the user's lack of proficiency for reading, meaning it should not concern them. But let's take a look at why people read in the first place to attempt to tackle this issue.
By Annie Kapur11 months ago in Psyche
Chrysalis of the Mind: Breaking, Unfolding, Becoming. AI-Generated.
Breaking, evolving, and discovering the limitless self. There was a time when I believed that the mind was a rigid structure, built upon the foundation of childhood experiences and shaped by the ceaseless pressures of life. I was wrong. The mind is not a fortress; it is a chrysalis. And when the time comes, it must break apart to make way for something new.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche
How to Identify a Sociopath or Psychopath: 15 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore. Content Warning.
Sociopaths and psychopaths often appear attractive, intelligent and even charismatic - but behind the mask, they can be Very manipulative, deceitful, and dangerous. Whether personal relationships, workplaces, or in society, failing to recognize their symptoms can cause emotional, financial and even physical damage.
By Diana Crooks11 months ago in Psyche
a kindle inspired breakdown. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I'm not much of a crier but I used to be. I tell my counselor and my mental health nurse that quite often, when I am sharing emotional stories with them, I just cannot breakdown and cry. I even asked if it was my medication that I am on that just makes me unable to cry. My psychiatrist told me that sometimes we just build up emotional walls to certain things and when that wall breaks- you need to be prepared for it.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹11 months ago in Psyche
The Death of Quiet. AI-Generated.
There was a time when silence was part of life. It filled the spaces between conversations, between the hammering of work and the rustling of trees. People once sat in stillness without feeling the need to fill the void with sound. But that time is gone. Today, quiet is a rarity, a discomfort, something to be avoided at all costs. The world has conspired to make silence extinct, and in its place, a constant, inescapable noise has taken hold.
By Aiden Sage11 months ago in Psyche
The Shadow Behind the Glass
The room was silent—too silent. Claire could hear her own breathing, shallow and uneven, as she stood frozen in place. The air was thick with an unsettling stillness, the kind that made every shadow feel alive. The dim light from the hallway flickered slightly, casting shifting patterns on the frosted glass door in front of her.
By Tasnuba Humayra11 months ago in Psyche
Just a Moment
I was listening to Florence and the Machine on a clear day after work while the sun was still out. The drive home was so short there's not enough time to listen to three songs. Just a right-hand turn onto the town's main road, then straight through historic downtown and another right into my neighborhood at the local auto shop.
By Amber Allehoff11 months ago in Psyche
Plugged In
This article is based off something I heard whilst out in public. Here is the backstory and context: One day, whilst I was out and about around the city I had to take my Airpods out of my ears in order to recharge them in the case for about fifteen to twenty minutes. One of the conversations I managed to pick up from the people in front of me in a queue was regarding how people wear headphones everywhere in society and thus, it has become much more difficult to interact with people. This was followed by a discussion about whether headphones make people seem antisocial or whether it is just because with headphones on - people cannot necessarily hear you. It got me thinking (before I put my own Airpods back in) about how this has had its advantages and disadvantages for society. I will try to leave out my own opinion too much here because I think it is a fantastic thing.
By Annie Kapur11 months ago in Psyche
