Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests as a result of experiencing traumatic events (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It can be triggered through exposure to life or…
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Author: Allison Chan
My interest in the social sciences emerged during high school when I began taking college level classes that introduced me to research writing. I felt that the opportunity helped me become more conscious of the information I would take in during my daily life. Through being a part of the Humanology Project, I hope to bring more awareness towards mental illnesses.
Although I am undecided, I have developed an interest in sociology. My courses have taught me the importance of looking at issues from a different and more larger perspective. I feel that developing this perspective is a part of ending stigma and misconceptions about mental illness.
During my free time I like to binge watch Everybody Loves Raymond, volunteer, and enjoy dramatic cooking shows
Traumatic Coverage: The Link Between PTSD and the Media?
In an increasingly socialized and globalized era, people are able to convey and exchange new ideas at a rapid speed. Information that would previously require…
Drug Therapy and PTSD: A Feeling of Ecstasy?
Over the past few decades, there has been a large increase in interest in exploring treatments for mental illness. Along with marijuana, ecstasy has been…
Music: A Melodic Therapy for the Mind
Music has always popularly been viewed as an emotional medium. It affects our mood, emotions, and feelings, but on the contrary, can also affect our…
A Reflection of Day and Night: Down Syndrome and Sleep
“But I’m not tired” is a common sentence heard by parents as they attempt to tuck their children into bed after a long day. As…
Representation of Down Syndrome in the Media
On February 7th, Gerber announced that their new “spokesbaby” will be Lucas Warren. Lucas will be Gerber’s first spokesbaby to possess down syndrome in the…
Looking Towards the Future: Employment for People with Down Syndrome
Three years ago I began my undergraduate career at a university uncertain about what I wanted to study. My family chastised my indecisiveness and would…
False Images: A Case of Down Syndrome and Mental Illness
Small chin. Slanted eyes. A tender and pleasant smile. When you type “down syndrome (DS)” into any search engine, these are the first images you…
Childhood Trauma: A Case of Children and PTSD
Childhood. A time full of innocence, playfulness, and hyperactivity. When thinking of their childhood, one might fondly reminisce about a family BBQ or a summer…
Reliving Trauma: Flashbacks and PTSD
Flashbacks. When many people hear this word, they think of a scene in a movie or novel that takes place in the past. They could…