social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
The Online-ification of Language
Social media and the online sphere has been changing language use for quite a while now. We've gotten completely new words like selfie and unlike. There's a seemingly never ending supply of acronyms that I've lost track of, and there's more apps then I think I'll ever know the name of - really, half of them just seem made up at this point.
By caitodoesstuff3 months ago in Psyche
Why Can't I Just Catch a Break? The Hidden Reasons Behind Repeated Illness & Life Setbacks
When you have gone through adversity after adversity (no matter the magnitude of such adversities); it is natural to ask yourself this question, as well as the following question:
By Justine Crowley3 months ago in Psyche
Why We See Ourselves as 'Failures' Or 'Losers'
Many people spend their life dwelling on feelings of 'shame' and 'failure', especially at work, which is a very depressing and limiting emotional place to be. Feeling like a "failure" is a deeply personal, often overwhelming experience that stems more from mood and self-esteem than actual reality. While everyone encounters setbacks, why do some people internalise these moments and define their entire identity by them?
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Psyche
The "Ew, No!" Doctrine: Inside the Damp, Digital Dungeon of the Incel Intellectual
There is a tragic, terrifying ecosystem thriving right beneath our keyboards. It is a place where daylight rarely penetrates, illuminated only by the harsh, blue glare of a computer monitor and the ambient heat of an overclocked processor. In this digital terrarium sits a man, let's call him Blake.
By Meko James 3 months ago in Psyche
