medicine
The medicalization of mental illness has given rise to many forms of pharmacological relief that restore chemical imbalances in one's brain.
The Procrastination Trap: Why We Delay and How to Break Free
You have am important task to complete. You know it needs to get done. You even tell yourself, "I'll start in five minutes." Yet, an hour later, you're still scrolling through social media, watching YouTube videos, or cleaning your desk—anything but the task itself. Sound familiar?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche
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
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 Psychological Underpinnings of Benevolent Sexism: A Comprehensive Exploration
A recent study by Clever Girl found that "benevolent sexism" (BS) can hurt women in the short and long term. Benevolent sexism is when someone (usually a man) says something that seems supportive and upbeat but is based on traditional gender stereotypes. Unlike hostile sexism or other overt forms of discrimination, it is unique in that it is often used with intentionally positive intentions and is usually interpreted as such by the recipient. For example, Carla and Alex have been anticipating their manager's annual performance reviews.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Psyche
The Silent Challenges of Night Shifts in Emergency Medicine
Disclaimer: All identifying details have been modified to protect patient privacy. Working in emergency medicine means preparing for the unexpected, but nothing quite compares to the unique challenges of the night shift. The hospital at 2 a.m. has a different rhythm—slower in some ways, but no less intense. The quiet hum of the monitors, the echo of footsteps in near-empty hallways, the heightened focus that comes when resources are stretched thin—these are the realities of working while the rest of the city sleeps.
By Gianluca Cerri MD11 months ago in Psyche
