A comprehensive exploration of the bidirectional relationship between sleep and the gut microbiota. This paper examines how gut bacteria influence sleep through neurotransmitter production, immune mod...
Research & Writings
Opinion editorials and research exploring psychology, mental health, self-identity, and human behavior.
15 Articles
A critical analysis of the films "Split" (2016) and "Copycat" (1995), examining their portrayals of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Agoraphobia, and PTSD. This paper evaluates the accuracy of symptom ...
A response paper examining the history of deinstitutionalization and exploring situations where long-term hospitalization for those with mental illness is still the best option, including patients at ...
An examination of why biological women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders, exploring evolutionary, social, and biological factors that contribute to this discrepancy across div...
An examination of how media exposure to idealized bodies affects young people's mental health and body image, exploring social comparison theory, cognitive immaturity, and social media influence, with...
An examination of whether depressed individuals who commit violent crimes should be held morally accountable, exploring cognitive impairment, reality distortion, mania, and the case of Andrea Yates.
A defense of the disease model of alcoholism over the character flaw model, examining neurobiological changes, genetic factors, and why willpower alone often fails in addiction.
A critical analysis of Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages framework, examining its limitations from psychological research perspectives. This paper explores why the love languages concept may not full...
An exploration of how advertisements influence our emotions and sense of self, examining the psychology behind emotional advertising and its impact on consumer behavior, self-esteem, and brand connect...
An exploration of how romantic relationships shape our sense of self, examining the role of self-love and self-compassion in maintaining healthy relationship dynamics and avoiding toxic behaviors.
A personal exploration of how identity formation and motivation interact with self-control, challenging the resource depletion model of self-regulation with insights from Atomic Habits.
An examination of gender stereotyping in leadership, from Ann Hopkins' landmark case to the ongoing challenges women face in political leadership worldwide.
An exploration of the power and potential dangers of self-presentation, from childhood social experiments to the extreme case of Heath Ledger's immersive acting method.
An exploration of whether Self Concept Differentiation (SCD) and masking behavior could serve as early indicators of Antisocial Personality Disorder.
A personal exploration of Mead's Symbolic Interactionism Theory, questioning whether the self can reject cultural norms that conflict with rational beliefs.