Category: Media
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Religious Extremism & Mental Health
Freedom of religion is a founding principle of the United States and a core value of many free democracies. When religious superiority and extremism takes hold, it can have detrimental impacts. One aspect that often goes undiscussed when addressing this issue is the psychological harms of living under the threat of a religious state. Mental… 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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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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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