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Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.

44/52: Week One - The Intake
05/05/2019: The Intake So my day isn’t going very well. Yes, I know you didn’t ask, but we are both here so let’s make the best of a shitty situation shall we? Like I was trying to say before you rudely rolled your eyes, my day is not going very well. My boss left a vague, yet detailed passive aggressive note in my employee box this morning. It said the following.
By Richard Newman8 years ago in Psyche
What is the purpose of my existence?
What is the purpose of my existence? This is one of the great philosophical questions of life. Why do I exist? What gives my life meaning? What is the point? We all seek an answer or provide our own response. We all find a reason for existing or we would not be reading this right now.
By A M8 years ago in Psyche
Personality Tests and What They Mean
While people have almost always had a concept of personality, it has been recent that scientists have started to gain an understanding of it. Many scientists have come up with theories on why humans behave the way they do, such as Freud, Erikson, etc. However, many flaws have been found in past theories. Now, researchers have a better understanding of personality, but there is still more to learn and discover. One of the many ideas psychologists have improved upon is the way we test for certain personality traits. Many tests and theories were made in the last century, and since then, scientists have been working to improve those methods. Presently, researchers have come up with the NEO PI-R. This test scores your personality based off of traits within the Big 5 personality traits: neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness, openness, and conscientiousness. Within these larger overall traits, there are smaller traits that account for the characteristics. I personally took the test to see how I scored in each category, and I also had my best friend fill one out for me for comparison.
By Haden M.8 years ago in Psyche
The Rise of the Superhero
I love you all unequivocally and autonomously. Just the tip of the iceberg... This ride will be wild and long but it will be worth it...
By Hayley Morris8 years ago in Psyche
The Great Question of Suicide
It was Albert Camus who first brilliantly framed for us perhaps the most monumental question man might ever decide. For hundreds upon hundreds of years the great thinkers had been arguing over how we came to know anything, where the concept of beauty came from, and how we ought to live; all these questions presupposing the most intimately personal decision of all, whether to go on living or to not.
By Little Wanderer8 years ago in Psyche
An Inquiry on My Life
I like to think I have a comfortable life, good family, nice friends, and good stuff but I can't help but stress and panic. I'm in college for now, although summer break is coming up and I find myself panicking. I find myself out of control and trying to pretend that I have it. I find myself wondering if I speak what's on my mind will anybody care to hear me and if they do, how bad will it change their opinion of me.
By College Student8 years ago in Psyche
The Negative Effects That MDMA (Molly) Has on the Brain
Looking at the American society, especially within its millennial subculture, drugs have become a huge commodity, from cocaine and marijuana to methamphetamines and psychedelics—although the main drug that has seemingly taken over the party scene recently in the past few decades is the drug commonly known as "Molly," ecstasy, or MDMA. This drug is used mostly at raves or clubs, where the atmosphere is to “party until you drop.” Basically, when a person takes molly, all of their senses are heightened and the person is given a euphoric feeling for about two to five hours. This drug can be consumed orally, sniffed, or any way one can ingest the substance.
By Danyea Hays8 years ago in Psyche
Self Sabotage
I have attempted writing this story since the last time I decided to start the whole blogging thing. It's been two months since then. Here goes nothing. I think we all know a little something about self sabotage. It is in our nature. How can you not? We all have these thoughts that continue to enter our mind that prevent us from being the best versions of our selves. They make us hide away in our corners just hoping someone will help pull you out. It absolutely sucks. There is nothing we can do about it unless our will for happiness is stronger than our own sadness. What if that will isn't strong enough? What exactly are we supposed to do? I wish I had the answer to that question. Then I would be writing a positive post instead of a sad one. But every blogger has their moments, and I'm deciding that this is going to be mine. One of many might I warn you.
By Ayana Ramirez8 years ago in Psyche
Ember Alexandra
The door slammed behind her heels as she bolted through the pouring rain. It always struck her as funny that her mother could slam the door, but if Ember did, she would be standing there for an hour, opening and shutting the door as gently as possible "to teach her a lesson."
By Phares8 years ago in Psyche
I'm No Superhero
I hate when I have a feeling and I am right. Especially if it is a bad feeling. I hope that I am wrong, but something inside me just knows. Not really sure how it happened, I just know that I will never forget when it did or any of the times after that. What you are about to read are true events.
By Jennifer Cypert8 years ago in Psyche
What Is Mental Health?
Recently, I posted a video on my Facebook and Instagram looking for peoples' descriptions of mental health. Not just illness, but mental health as a whole. I'm very lucky to have received feedback from mental health nurses, fitness professionals, people who have experienced mental health problems, along with friends and family. Some are things people have heard in podcasts or from talks, and others their own personal feelings. If you have anything you feel you would like to add to this, please email me. I hope that some of these statements can help others understand what mental health is allowing them to talk more openly about it. Feel free to leave any comments below.
By Amelia Gourlay8 years ago in Psyche
Who Am I?
A writer? A journalist? Student? Musician? Friend? Daughter? Am I completely insane? The looming questions that keep me up at night are dominated by the scariest of them all; who am I? The answer seems to change daily. When I was a kid I wanted to be a marine biologist; completely obsessed with sharks. Fascination and passion comes easy to a mind that allows it. See, the thing with mental illnesses is they cause you to question yourself and everything you ever thought you were, like the plot to your favourite film changes overnight and you're left confused because you thought you knew the ending.
By Catherine Mitchell8 years ago in Psyche