External Validity vs Internal Validity
When testing the accuracy of a finding or hypothesis, it is essential to test whether or not the hypothesis is correct and applicable to the situation it is concerned with. Thus, two methods of validity are present, both responsible for checking different aspects of a hypothesis. These methods are internal and external validity. Internal validity […]
Self Harm: What We Need To Talk About
Self harm isn’t just cutting or burning yourself, it could be drinking Red Bull after Red Bull, lighting another cigarette, or spending every last penny you have on unnecessary things. Isolation, hypersexuality, and binge eating are rarely seen as self-harm, but to those with a mental illness, they can be as, if not more, harmful […]
What to Know About Codependency
Do you find yourself relying on another person for your self-worth, being unable to think for yourself, or function independently? If this is relatable for you, you’re probably in a codependent relationship. Codependent relationships are unhealthy, especially since they may involve a person intentionally or unintentionally taking advantage of someone else. What is Codependency? According […]
Examples of the Mandela Effect
The idea of a large number of people remembering an event incorrectly is not unknown. The Mandela Effect has been the target of a lot of attention, several theories, and mass hysteria. Everyone knows about the death of Nelson Mandela and that a large number of people remembered itincorrectly. What is the Mandela Effect? According […]
Insomnia: A Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever had sleepless nights? The world around you is quiet, peaceful, and still, but your mind is alert, loud, and all over the place? When it comes to Insomnia, this is something that continues every night like a domino effect for a person. What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which […]
Why Am I Always Tired?
One of the most frustrating issues you can have is being constantly exhausted. Being tired is a big deal since it affects your everyday habits, your overall energy, the amount of work you get done, as well as your mood throughout the day. Often, you may ask yourself: “Why am I always tired?” Why You’re Always Tired […]
The Truth About Gaslighting
Feeling like you’re to blame for every situation? Hearing things such as, “you’re the only one who thinks that” “you’re obsessive” “why do you care about this if no one else does?” If any of this sounds familiar to you, then you may be a victim of a term known as, Gaslighting. In this reading, […]
Grief: How to Cope
Since the beginning of 2020, there has been a surge of lives lost and many people have experienced grief in response to the pandemic. We feel grief in tons of different ways such as losing a job, failing an exam, losing hard earned money, and the list goes on. The interesting thing about this is […]
People Pleasing and the Power of NO
If you’re anything like me, you will know how incredibly hard it is to say two letters: NO. The inability to say no is referred to as “people pleasing,” and it’s actually a habit, instead of a trait. Considering it is a habit, you can make small changes in your daily life, working little by […]
More Than Memory Loss: Dementia
“The disease might hide the person underneath, but there’s still a person who needs your love and attention.” – Jamie Calandriello Dementia takes one who was once the family rock, and turns them into a shell of a person. It takes your doting grandmother, and makes her forget your name, your outgoing father becomes shy, […]