UBC Mental Health Awareness ClubIn light of Thrive week, I would just like to say that I am very proud of our UBC community and MHAC for supporting this movement, for so many other clubs and individuals involving themselves with it, and for effortfully caring to truly want to make a difference! I am honoured to have been, and […]
Have you ever been frustrated with yourself for repeating a mistake? For trying to create a healthy habit and not sticking to it? I know I have, and my frustration lead me to think about the psychology behind repeating the same mistake over and over again. I didn’t think I was going to find anything […]
Sleep deprivation is defined as the condition of not having enough sleep. It’s pretty simple to understand: if you don’t get enough sleep, you’ll be sleep deprived. But what are some of the consequences of being sleep deprived and how can a person enhance their quality of sleep to prevent sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation causes […]
Many students, as they near the end of their final year of high school, may feel a lot of anticipation and excitement to finally graduate and enter their first year of university. There are numerous thoughts that run through the minds of students as they step into a new stage in their lives. Some may […]
Sexism, racism, homophobia … these are strong words that trigger strong responses. Many people feel, very deeply and strongly, that these things are simply wrong, and the views and actions associated with these words are seen almost as crimes. However, what about stigma around mental illnesses? It seems that it is only viewed as “not […]
I went to see a doctor to discuss my options to deal with depression and anxiety. I assumed we would talk about what was going on with me, what treatments I am currently using, and what we can implement to improve my situation. Instead, I filled out a 10 question quiz, and that was about […]
The feeling of anxiety often creeps up onto the mind. Whether it may be a simple nudge of an unpleasant, stress inducing thought or an avalanche of consuming thoughts, it is often hard to figure out how to tackle the problem of anxiety when we may not even realize it is an issue. There are […]
A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, so we must take care of both the mind and the body equally. Most people are aware of their physical health and will seek help when needed, however not many people look at their mental wellbeing in the same way. I recently came across […]
So Fall is upon us and we’ve made it past the first month. Congratulations! The problem is, now that we have been thrown back into the rhythm of late night studying, early morning wake-ups, and intense studying, our immune systems naturally have started to weaken as we go into a new and unpredictable routine. We […]
“What personality type are you?” is a typical question you’ll probably receive from your average psychology student. But what does that even mean? Most people either have no clue or say some string of letters. If you’re someone who has no clue what that means, they’re usually referring to the Meyers-Briggs personality test. So feel […]