Author: Atherial
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The Revival of Conversion Therapy
Trigger warning: This topic contains discussion of religious trauma, emotional/physical abuse, homophobia/transphobia, and suicide. LGBTQ youth are once again living under the threat of conversion therapy. This harmful practice, discredited years ago, is making a comeback. In order to address mental health issues faced by LGBTQ individuals, we must recognize the risks of such programs. Read more
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Mental Health in Media: Stardew Valley (Part 3)
Trigger & Spoiler Warning:This article will discuss sensitive topics such as infidelity, family conflict, and loss/abandonment of a parent. There will also be spoilers for character heart events for Stardew Valley 1.6. Today we will be talking about the parental figures in Stardew Valley. If you haven’t read Part 1 on general mental health themes Read more
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AI Psychosis
With the rise of advanced artificial intelligence models, many people have grown concerned with issues like job security or scams. One unexpected complication is the detrimental impact it would have on users’ mental health. AI psychosis is perhaps the most shocking development we have encountered yet. What Is AI Psychosis? AI psychosis is a term Read more
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Psychology & Advocacy
Psychology teaches us about ourselves and those around us. It makes sense that effective advocacy needs psychology. By having an understanding of basic psychological principals, common mental health issues, and coping techniques, we can better advocate for a wide range of social issues. Mental Health as a Recurring Theme If you advocate for social justice Read more
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Mental Health in Media: Stardew Valley (Part 2)
Trigger & Spoiler Warning: This article will discuss sensitive topics such as relationship conflicts, domestic violence, and adult references. There will also be spoilers for character heart events and special orders for Stardew Valley 1.6. In Part 1, we discussed themes of alcoholism, disability, and mental illness present in Stardew Valley. Today we will dive into Read more
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Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance has become a major buzz word in recent years. But what is it? How does it impact us? Can we actually use it to our advantage? What is it? Why do we get it? Cognitive dissonance is the negative or uncomfortable feeling we get when we hold contradicting beliefs and values or are Read more
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The Battle for Care: Health Insurance & Therapy
Over the past few years health insurance has become a major issue on everyone’s mind. But where does mental health fit into this mess? The fight for mental health is just as complex as finding coverage for physical health complications. Is Insurance Required to Cover Mental Health Care? The short answer: no. Insurance companies are Read more
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Mental Health in Media: Stardew Valley (Part 1)
Trigger & Spoiler Warning: This article will discuss sensitive topics such as alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts, ableism, and combat PTSD. There will also be spoilers for character heart events and community projects for Stardew Valley 1.6. Depictions of mental health in the media we consume are important in shaping our perception of these issues. Read more
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Top 3 Free Mental Health Apps
Disclaimer: I am in no way sponsored or associated with any of the following applications or companies. The following is my own experience and understanding of these tools. Please check out these apps yourself or contact their support for most up-to-date information. When we think of mobile applications, social media is often the first to Read more
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Technology & Mental Health
Technology has become a major factor in every aspect of life. Mental health is not an exception. It is important to recognize both the benefits and risks associated with technology use when it comes to our mental wellbeing. Benefits One of the largest benefits of technology became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Due Read more