Psychological Reactions to COVID-19
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a rollercoaster of unpredictable events –– beloved celebrities passing away unexpe..
Oregon Passes Bill To Decriminalize Drug Possession
In the week of the 2020 election, the residents of Oregon overwhelmingly voted in favor of Measure 110, a bill that will decriminalize the..
Understanding the Diagnosis Procedure for Schizophrenia
Medicine has evolved throughout the years with the purpose of improving the quality of life for people suffering from all kinds of ailment..
Inside the Creative World of Bipolar Disorder
In our society, it is common to hear someone call another individual “crazy” or “mentally unstable” because they are diagnosed with a ment..
Identity as Fear and Perpetual Uncertainty: Transgender OCD
Children ranging from newborns to eleven-year-olds can view their surroundings in a neutral state of mind. Meaning, children have not yet ..
Borderline Personality Disorder in Women
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the more commonly known personality disorders, and is characterized by “difficulties regul..
Are Opioids the Only Form of Pain Management Out There?
In 2018, opioids were responsible for nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths (“Understanding the Epidemic,” 2019). That’s 128 people per day w..
Dealing with Schizophrenia During Lockdown
The unprecedented nature of a lockdown brought on due to COVID-19 is something most of the world has never experienced before. It has brou..
Dripping with Anxiety: Caffeine and Its Side Effects
For many people, drinking coffee is a part of their daily morning routine in order to function, or it can be used as a pick-me-up in the a..
The Winter Blues Disguised in SADness: Seasonal Affective Disorder
As we make our way into the cold and dark winter season, it is fairly common to see a change in people’s mood and experience a form of the..