vintage
From Freud to phrenology to old-school outlooks, a look back at vintage psychiatry and mental health treatments as documented throughout history.
Through the Broken Mirror
When Mira’s grandmother died, the house was left to her—a weathered old place on the edge of town, overgrown and half-forgotten. The kind of place people whispered about but never visited. Mira didn’t remember much from her childhood summers there—only vague images: an attic full of books, the scent of lavender, and an old mirror in the hallway that always gave her chills.
By Muhammad Hamza Safi8 months ago in Psyche
The Clockmaker’s Granddaughter
Everyone in the town had forgotten about the clock shop. Tucked between a boarded-up tailor’s and a neon-lit fast food joint, it looked like something out of another century. Its wooden sign was faded, its glass door warped, and the chime above the entrance gave a sleepy, metallic sigh when pushed open.
By Muhammad Hamza Safi8 months ago in Psyche
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. Botero8 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 SophiaSoso8 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 Chatterjee8 months ago in Psyche
