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The Stem of the Stigma

We’ve talked a lot about the stigma of epilepsy in all parts of our life: in school, at work, at home, and in general. We’ve mentioned why these stigmas are wrong, and how we can change them. But where did these stigmas come from? Where did they originate? Research has shown that epilepsy…

Suffering in Silence

It has been known in the psychological community for years that not all cases of depression are the same. Each individual presents different symptoms, and experiences the illness in their own unique way. However, something that is not often considered with regards to depression treatment and…

Let’s Play a Game

…about solving interpersonal conflicts!

If you’ve been feeling anxious, upset, or angry lately, and maybe need a little nudge in the right direction to resolve it, we’ve got something that might help:

PTSD, Stigma, and Treatment; the Clinical Perspective.

Nicholas Eaton, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of psychology at Stony Brook University. As someone who has experience with both the clinical side of psychology as well as research, Professor Eaton has valuable insight into the…

Anxiety Disorders: Developing Young

Because anxiety disorders tend to develop at such young ages and can potentially persist throughout the duration of a person’s entire lifespan, it is important to find out just how early an anxiety disorder can begin to emerge in an individual’s life and what types…

Misconceptions of Schizophrenia

There are many myths about schizophrenia that increase its stigma. The movies and media perpetuate these stereotypes and make it more difficult for people to truly understand the core of this illness, and most importantly, they make it nearly impossible to have people…

Heartbroken: Is Depression a risk factor for heart disease?

by: Danling Chen

While clinical depression is classified as a mental illness, it can nonetheless give rise to a number of somatic (physical) symptoms. From headaches to weight loss, depression’s…