Mental Health
The Illusion of Privacy: Fantasy, Myth, and Self-Indulgence
As Seen on Pyschology Today. Key Points: People have always relied on close friends and relatives when making difficult decisions or seeking validation. Being “let in” on certain private information is both an honor and a sign of trust. Social media has allowed individuals to expand the number of people with whom they share what […]
What Is Art Therapy?
As seen on Psychology Today. Art therapy is defined by the American Art Therapy Association as utilizing “active art-making, the creative process, and applied psychological theory—within a psychotherapeutic relationship—to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities.” Often practiced in tandem with psychotherapy, art therapy is non-pharmacological and can be used as a medical intervention […]
Social Media and Resiliency
As seen on Psychology Today. Within psychiatry, resiliency is oftentimes framed as an ability to go through a traumatic experience without developing a trauma- or stressor-related disorder, the most well-known of which is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It turns out, most people are resilient in this regard. Within the United States, an estimated 82.7 percent […]
