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A Platform for Psychology students to voice their opinions and initiate discussions about a wealth of psychology related topics.
Balancing Acts: Families and Cancer Care
Cancer. When you hear the word, you get goosebumps. Although we are all aware what cancer might involve on a physical basis, there isn’t much awareness about what goes on psychologically when the patient and their family hear the words “Unfortunately you have...
Navigating the Maze: OCD vs. OCPD – Unveiling 5 Key Differences
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) may sound like two sides of the same coin, but beneath the surface, they reveal distinct characteristics that set them apart. Let's dive into the nuances: 1. Nature of Obsessions...
7 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Year Psychology Student
There’s more to university than attending lectures. Although I don’t deny the importance of attending lectures as much as possible, university can offer you so much more than that. University is also a time to learn about yourself, to meet new people and have new...
Creating Hope Through Action
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Association for Suicide Prevention established World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) in 2003. The 10th of September each year focuses attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among...
My Friend is Feeling Anxious, How Can I Help?
In this day and age, I am quite certain that everyone has heard of the term anxiety, which has been chosen as the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Most of us have probably encountered someone who has said that he or she is suffering from anxiety....
The Labyrinth of Loneliness
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is loneliness. In my view, there isn’t any other theme I can think of that could be as topical as loneliness when considering the day and age in which we are living. When considering the economic and emotional...