Around this time of year, it is quite common for people to lose motivation in their daily routine and feel quite depressed. It feels like time is dragging on slow with the frigid, cold temperatures and dark evenings. But what if I told you that you could actually use the cold to combat those symptoms... Continue Reading →
This is a huge debate within the field of psychology. It is essentially genetics versus nurture. To better figure this out let us define each. Nature refers to our DNA and what qualities and traits we receive by just being born. Nurture refers to how our experience shapes us. Charles Darwin tilted more to the... Continue Reading →
The daily choices you make on what food to eat have an impact on your personal mental state every day. Your brain is the organ that is responsible for your mood, your emotions, thinking processes, decision making skills, and attention span. It controls the mental processes that impact how you, as a human, feel on... Continue Reading →
Neuroplasticity is a fun word for how brains adapt to new situations. There are two main types of neuroplasticity. The first one is structural plasticity meaning that experiences or memories change a brain’s physical structure. This is predominant in children because they are constantly experiencing and remembering brand new things. Another reason is because their... Continue Reading →
Art is something that can connect people from all around the world. It can evoke feelings from the audience who views it, tell a story, or create an aesthetic pleasure. Something many people may not realize is that art can also be used for mental health. It is useful because it can improve someone’s focus,... Continue Reading →
It is pretty common to hear the term “wintertime blues” considering the lack of sun, shorter days and longer nights, as well as the cold and bitter weather. Many people don’t consider the opposite end of the spectrum which includes “summertime sadness”. You’re probably thinking “it’s the summer – who can be sad with the... Continue Reading →
Oftentimes, our anxiety stems from feeling out of control in certain situations and wishing we could take the reins and make things go the way we want them to. I struggle with severe anxiety and I hate feeling like I do not have control over things in stressful situations. While there are a lot of... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when we are emotionally drained, stressed out, or tired, we may find ourselves getting stuck in a rut. Days may start to feel the same, tasks start feeling tedious, and you start losing motivation. It can be days, weeks, or even months being stuck in a rut. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression,... Continue Reading →
Did you know our brain has what are usually called our “happy brain chemicals”? These four happy chemicals are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. I will leave the scientific explanations of how these hormones work to the scientists and researchers who can depict it much better than I can. However, I can share what these... Continue Reading →
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