pop culture
Representations of mental health in pop culture; dissect and discuss popular psychology, mental illness stigmas, and media depictions.
The Barbie Head
Writing prompt: the first memory you ever had. It took me a while to dig back to as far as I could remember. Things that stick out are some things that have some kind of trauma around them: the first time I saw blood, conceived of death, hated something or someone, felt terrible physical pain, etcetera. And before concepts, there were images. Dress hems, dogs tied to their house by a chain, a tall palm tree, the gleam of metallic balloons.
By A.X.Partida5 years ago in Psyche
Easy Does It
I’m an old guy. Turned 79 a week ago. I don’t play music while I go through my morning regimen of stretches and leg lifts the rheumatologist gave me to combat brucites and arthritis. Maybe I should. I do ask Alexa to play ambient music at night in hope that I’ll more quickly receive a visit from my fickle friend Morpheus, but it doesn’t always work.
By David Vaughn5 years ago in Psyche
Speaking of Hypnosis…
She was already halfway under by the time I mentioned that just talking about hypnosis causes hypnosis. Her eyes were focused directly on mine as her eyelids shut, then opened in one fluid swipe. Her breathing became deep and calm to the rhythm of the ocean waves in her mind. I spoke while keeping pace with her inhales and exhales. It was like creating music for the unconscious mind.
By R.L. Maskill5 years ago in Psyche
Balancing Act
-Libra Starring as The Peacemaker- You remember it like a bruise, the way the tension would spike in your chest at the first hint of your mother’s anger. Her words were like cut glass, so easy to make you bleed at the wrong moments, when you were just a caterpillar struggling to free itself from its cocoon.
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Psyche
Are Aesthetic Fads Psychologically Harmful?
Social media is filled with things that we can investigate and the main thing I have been interested in when it comes to social media is how it is harming the youth of today. Focusing on an age group of around 10-18, I want to find out what factors of social media could be dangerous to these young minds that cause them to go into things like manic depressive states and possibly even become withdrawn from their offline communities. In extreme cases this can lead to self-harm, suicide and even criminal behaviour.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Psyche
Alice In Wonderland
"I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think, was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I am not the same, the next question is, "Who am I?" Ah, that's the great puzzle!" ~Alice~
By Melissa Deutsch5 years ago in Psyche
Depression Memes Help People With Depression: Study
Welcome to a collection of memes and links to teach, entertain, and inspire you about mental health. Because it's still so cold where I am, today's digest only consists of uplifting messages I've gleaned from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and several other platforms where you can connect with others.
By Erica Ball5 years ago in Psyche
The Horrendous Glorification of Mental Illnesses
This is a fair warning, I am not a professional when it comes to mental illnesses. I am simply someone who just had experiences. I am here to share my opinions and thoughts. If you are struggling, please reach out for help. They are available everywhere. Stay safe.
By Covey Saeng5 years ago in Psyche
