Posts Tagged ‘Psychology’
Demystifying Psychosis: What It Is and How To Treat It
When Nick Lotz began college, he felt increasingly awkward and out of place. He tried to make friends; and when they stopped returning his texts, he became consumed by anxiety and gripped by paralyzing self-consciousness which he just knew by their glances, everyone could see. So he withdrew, stopped attending classes, drank heavily, snorted Focalin…
Read MoreThis is How Depression and Toxic Masculinity Manifests in Males
I recently saw Kelvin, an 18-year-old high school senior, after he attempted suicide in the context of heavy cannabis abuse, bullying, and disruptive behavior in class. Always seen as a “strong silent type” and a “real man,” this 6’1” fullback on his football team is remembered by parents as a lonely little boy who didn’t…
Read MoreWatchmen: This Is How Racism And Trauma Translate To Real Life
My internal editor asks, “Why write a blog about Watchmen? My silent editor points out that I’m no expert on the subject matter. I didn’t grow up reading graphic novels and didn’t discover Alan Moore’s Watchmen until I watched the 2009 movie. Further, there have been many literary reviews and insightful articles written about…
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