pop culture
Representations of mental health in pop culture; dissect and discuss popular psychology, mental illness stigmas, and media depictions.
The Difficulty Of Freedom
In the US, many people Celebrate today as a Day of Freedom from Tyranny. Now, if you go into the History of the US, there are Challenges that Exist, and some may say this is not accurate, or that it is a day about the "Possibility" of Freedom.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 months ago in Psyche
Understanding PTSD: A Comprehensive Psychological Overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a deeply impactful psychological condition that can emerge after a person has lived through or witnessed a traumatic event. Although the term is often linked to soldiers returning from war, the reality is that PTSD can affect anyone — survivors of abuse, accidents, natural disasters, medical trauma, or even secondary exposure to traumatic events through loved ones or professional work.
By Siria De Simone7 months ago in Psyche
The Sewing Box
The box had been there for years — untouched, unspoken, and always in the same corner of Nana’s old attic. Covered in lace that had long since yellowed, it waited like a quiet witness. When Nana passed away that winter, I returned home after seven years to settle her affairs — not entirely ready for what I would find.
By Arshad khan7 months ago in Psyche
Why Storms and Heavy Rain Feel So Comforting to Some People
Not everyone finds comfort in chaos — but some do. Some people feel strangely calm when the skies darken. When the thunder rolls in. When the rain crashes against windows like a memory they can’t quite place.
By SHADOW-WRITES7 months ago in Psyche
Things Trauma Survivors Do That Seem Rude — But Are Actually Coping Mechanisms
They say you’ve changed. That you’re cold. Distant. Rude. But they don’t know the whole story. They don’t know what it took to rebuild yourself after pain. They don’t see the layers beneath your silence. They don’t realize that what looks like “attitude” is actually *survival.*
By SHADOW-WRITES7 months ago in Psyche
