The Ethics of Tammy Jung: When Food and Sex Combine

In a time where adult babies, foot worship, cross-dressing, and BDSM are common in the world of fetishism, the spectrum of eroticism continues to grow even with food. Many of us are aware that foods such as pineapple, shellfish, and…

They’re Not Just Shy: Avoidant Personality Disorder

“It is very possible to suffer silently with an intense fear of rejection, closeness or social situations but still soldier on, essentially unimpaired on the outside, but miserable on the inside.”

Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorders: An Overview

By Vidya Koesmahargyo

Personality disorders (PD) can be generalized into three clusters of patterns of thinking and behavior. Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric…

Social Anxiety Disorder and Body Language

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner” — Lao Tzu

In a society ruled by virtual interactions and relationships it almost seems normal to approach social situations with awkwardness. When meeting…

Schizotypal Personality Disorder and Socialization

By Vidya Koesmahargyo

Schizotypal personality disorder (StPD) is characterized by acute discomfort or reduced capacity for close relationships, as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities…

A Conversation About Schizoaffective Disorder

Often times when looking at mental health, we look to understand the disorders and not the impact on daily life. As a college student, you are exposed to high-stress environments and people from all walks of life. In addition to working towards…

Less is More? The Problem with Obsessive Compulsive Decluttering

Let’s do a thought experiment. You’re visiting a neighbor’s home for the first time. You enter through the ornately designed front door, pass the neat rows of shoes, and head into the living room. The first thing you…

What Color is the Letter “E”?

Have you ever tasted a word or smelled a color? The combination of the independent senses is known as synesthesia.Synesthesia is heritable a neurological condition that when one sense is activated, an unrelated sense is also triggered (Gross). Synesthesia is not considered a…

Supporting Families and a Loved One with Schizophrenia

If a family has not dealt with schizophrenia before, it can be challenging when a member is diagnosed. A lot of people aren’t aware of what schizophrenia is and how it affects those who have it. It could be rather difficult, and often…