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February 21, 2017
When trying to persuade you to purchase a particular brand or product, advertisers often attempt to create implicit superstitious associations. Research shows that while these associations […]
February 13, 2017
Color-blind racial attitudes are, in short, implicit and ambiguous forms of racial prejudice. And where, in most cases, explicit forms of institutional racism have become socially […]
February 8, 2017
Often, when thinking about what might cause changes in neurotransmitter levels of the brain, most might immediately think ‘Medication’. Naturally, since the chemical imbalance theory (theory […]
February 6, 2017
The counselor-client relationship remains just that: a relationship. And many times the dynamics of that relationship remain ever changing and no two counselor-client relationships are exactly […]
January 30, 2017
Trusting others remains the glue that keeps societies together. The problem is, of course, when and how to do so. As it turns out, trusting others […]
January 23, 2017
Prior to the psychopharmacology era (or, the time before antidepressants had become widely available), most individuals struggling with mental illnesses such as depression were, more or […]
January 16, 2017
A few years ago, a book emerged on bookshelves that had a curious and engaging thesis. It asked: What is the link between mental illness and […]
January 9, 2017
Getting the right amount of sleep is an essential part of a healthful life. Not getting the recommended amount of sleep at night, as it turns […]
January 2, 2017
People do so many annoying things. They chew their food too loud, leave the toilet seat-up, bite their nails, and sometimes don’t listen to you when […]
December 19, 2016
Leaving the familiar behind in order to pursue the unknown is terrifying. That may be one reason why people stay in situations they’re unhappy in. But […]
December 7, 2016
For many of us, the word “solitude” may conjure up feelings of anxiety and fear. In fact, being alone tends to only work well in a […]
November 22, 2016
Mindfulness is a technique that has developed out of eastern philosophic traditions such as Zen Buddhism. The idea has been around for a long time, but, […]