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If you are reading this, then that means you were able to find my small site in in the middle of vast Internet hay stack - hurray!

Perhaps you clicked on this site because you happen to be passionately interested in psychology and are dying to learn everything there is to know about mental health. Or maybe you are seeking answers on a different kind of quest, such as attempting to solve the riddles of your own mind or the minds of those around you. Or it could be as simple as you just roaming the web aimlessly in the hopes of some random gem to cure your current boredom. Well, look no further.

Whatever reason you came to end up here, it's great to have you. This is a safe space for open-minded people to learn about mental health and get answers to some of their deepest, darkest questions. Sounds a bit scary, I know, but don't worry: I will be here to help translate the meaning of complicated research and guide you away from the many myths and misconceptions out there.

So, go ahead and sit back, relax - maybe even sip on an iced coffee or something - and let your curiosity roam free. 😊

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Healthy Approaches to Relieve Stress: Distraction, Relaxation, & Self Expression

There are thousands of articles on the internet about ways to relieve stress, and most of them boast about the same three or four boring strategies. But the truth is that there are many ways to help alleviate your stress and anxiety, and many of these coping mechanisms fall under one of the following three strategies: distraction, self-expression, and relaxation. Each category is special because each one has a unique underlying goal for you to achieve, and all of them have the potential to help you maintain a good mental state. In the following article, I'll provide both the pros and cons of each strategy and a short list of related example activities. My hope is that you find at least one approach that is a Cinderella-shoe type fit for you! DISTRACTION METHODS While it may initially sound like an unhealthy self-care goal, activities related to distraction are effective because they buy an individual time to take a step back, cool down and regroup. By taking a temporary break from ...

How to Avoid Being Tricked By Psychology Jargon

If you have ever tried to read an academic paper or a research study, then you know how tough it can be to decipher what exactly it is trying to say. While some of the field jargon is a necessary part of a professional write up, I do feel that some of the confusing terms lead to the gatekeeping of interesting and valuable information from the general public. And to make matters worse, this complex language has contributed to the spread of misinformation by the media because non-experts are reporting about research studies without understanding what the findings truly mean. To help you navigate and better understand scientific research, I will be teaching you about the differences between some of the most confusing and misleading words used in most research papers. These words are tricky because they are often treated like synonyms to each other when in reality, they mean completely different things. By understanding the concepts below, you will 1) sound super smart (and who doesn't...

Where the "Vaccines Cause Autism" Rumor Came From, & Why It's Completely Wrong

One way or another, you have likely heard of the term "anti-vaxxers," or people who disagree with the use of vaccines. The arguments defending anti-vax lifestyles may vary, but one particularly ugly misconception is that vaccines cause autism in children. Despite the rumor being completely, unquestionably proven wrong, the harmful effects of spreading this lie are beginning to show. Outbreaks of viruses "eradicated" long ago are beginning to plague our society once again, and even newer diseases such as COVID-19 are posing a threat to a public reluctant to be vaccinated. But before we go into the current situation, let's start at where the vaccine-rumor was first started. ANDREW WAKEFIELD There are a lot of words to describe Andrew Wakefield and his work, and none of them are nice. Andrew Wakefield was a former British doctor who suggested there was a connection between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism in children. His "findings...

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