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Pop Psych on Instagram might be harming your mental health: Here’s what you should know
For many Instagram users, it has become commonplace to scroll through your feed and come across something like this: Why are these on my feed? You may have heard the term “algorithm” before, and if you’re confused about what this means for you as a social media user, then you are not alone. An algorithm…
Why Pop Psychology Misses the Mark
(Artist credit: Dave Pollot @davepollotart) Pop Psychology is about a Fantasy The phenomenon of pop psychology is not a new concept. It’s been around since the 1960s and has been linked to the utopianism movement which encouraged its followers to forget the past and focus only on the idealistic future (Justman, 2005). The pop psychology…
Are You Grieving?
Grief is a complex emotional response to something or someone you love being taken away. The pain of the loss can often feel overwhelming, coming in intense waves, and managing grief can be a real challenge. You may experience all kinds of painful and unexpected emotions — shock and disbelief, sadness, guilt, anger, and fear…