Psychology & Mental Health

Hormonal Contraceptives’ Impact on Mood

Author: Maria Ibrahim Introduction Hormonal contraception comes in a variety of forms. Hormonal contraception includes oral birth control...

Toxic Relationships: Definition, Signs, and Advice

“Love should never cost you your peace. It should never cost you your joy. It should never cost you your happiness. If there’s more...

The Bystander Effect

The bystander effect is a simple concept: when in an emergency situation, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no...

Exploring Nonverbal Communication

Author: Kaz Shuji “Actions speak louder than words.” What exactly does this mean in the context of interpersonal communication? When we...

Music and the Brain: Cerebral Activity in Patients with Neurological Disorders

Does listening to music have any effect on the brain? Research has shown that music can positively impact the brain whether it is evoking...

What happens to your brain when you learn a language?

Author: Rushil Dua Language is a crucial part of the human experience — our shared innate nature. It provides us with a frame of...

How to Care for Your Mental Health During Remote Learning: A Student’s Advice

As protective measures during COVID-19 persist, many students have transitioned to virtual learning. From an increased workload to...

What is Art Therapy?

“Art therapy has demonstrated various benefits, including amongst those populations with dementia and disabilities [4]. It has also shown...

Fine Tuning Melodies into Medicine

“…clinical researchers have begun using music as a form of therapy, notably named “music therapy”, to improve the health outcomes and...

Impact of COVID-19 On Mental Health

Author: Mouayad Masalkhi All strata of society have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Impatience, depression, and domestic violence...