stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
How To Make Friends With One Simple Thing
It seems that most of us want to make friends, but find it difficult, as revealed by a Pew Research Center study which found that 72% of adults say it is 'somewhat' or 'very important' to have close friends, but only 44% say it is easy to make new friends. Our ability to make friends seem to depend on our personality, especially as some people are naturally more outgoing, confident, friendly, and good at putting others at ease which tend to draw others to them. Others who are introverted may find it more difficult to put themselves out there.
By Elaine Sihera 3 years ago in Psyche
Life Lessons From A Loner
When the word "loner" is used, it is often associated with a shy, introverted, and quiet personality. These are often associated with negative connotations. As someone who has been labeled a loner more than once, I wanted to discuss how I have come to accept this label. As someone who does not have many friends, I have also learned that one can find solace in spending time with oneself.
By Precious Lee3 years ago in Psyche
Hot Communication In The Bedroom
James and Sarah were a couple that resided in a charming area of the city. They had spent many years together, having happy, humorous, and companionable times. But there was one part of their relationship that they had never spoken or explored: their imaginations and wants. It had changed from being a place of intimacy to doubt and hesitancy for them in the bedroom.
By Bala Tahir Yunusa 3 years ago in Psyche
THE HALO EFFECT
The halo effect, a cognitive bias within psychology, involves the initial impression we form about an individual influencing our overall perception of their character. Essentially, it involves making judgments based on appearance, where a person's attractiveness shapes our holistic view of them. The term "halo" is utilized as a metaphor because a single characteristic, such as attractiveness, disproportionately influences our assessment of other traits. For instance, an attractive person might be perceived as more intelligent or kind, while a less attractive individual might be unfairly associated with being careless, unreliable, or even unintelligent. These superficial attributions often pertain to qualities closely tied to social interactions; we tend to believe that beauty correlates with friendliness and extroversion, while the less attractive are thought to be reserved and shy.
By jermaine wurah3 years ago in Psyche
