Chemical or Financial Imbalances? Mental Health, Income Inequality & American Culture
Chemical or Financial Imbalances? Mental Health, Income Inequality & American Culture
As societies become more unequal, the prevalence of all forms of mental illness increase—in part—due to the perception of extreme differences in status. The rise of mood disorders is caused by our social immersion in a digital culture—built and shaped via individualistic values—which is the financial machine for perpetuating income inequality.
Psychiatry is reliant on a...
/ moreDemystifying Mental Health...On the Radio! An interview with podcast host Hillary McBride
Demystifying Mental Health...On the Radio! An interview with podcast host Hillary McBride
“I like to tell people when I start working with them that I’m a therapist because therapy has changed my life. As a therapist, I know what it’s like to be on both sides of the couch." Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but a new podcast from the CBC opens the doors. Hillary McBride and her clients want to help demystify mental health. No actors. No auditions. No artifice. In-Mind sat down with...
/ moreDoes social media usage really make people miserable? Fact-checking claims about the psychology of Facebook
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social media, Facebook, well-being, happiness, mental health
Does social media usage really make people miserable? Fact-checking claims about the psychology of Facebook
There’s been a lot of talk in the news recently about Facebook, and much of the discussion has centered on Facebook’s role in politics and journalism and user privacy. But there are other discussions about Facebook’s product itself, focusing on users’ well-being and psychological health. Specifically, some political commentators...
/ moreIn-Mind Selected as a Top Psychology Blog!
In-Mind Selected as a Top Psychology Blog!
In-Mind Magazine was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 15 psychology blogs on the web! 
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"We are ready to move!" An interview with Daniel Lakens and Klaus Fiedler on the current challenges in the field of psychological research
"We are ready to move!" An interview with Daniel Lakens and Klaus Fiedler on the current challenges in the field of psychological research
Can psychological research still be trusted? In-Mind interviewed Daniel Lakens and Klaus Fiedler-two of the most prominent voices in the debate on how psychological science can be improved. In this interview, they offer a personal view on how psychology has changed and how it should change in the future. They describe their personal motivation and how the debate has affected their own work.
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/ moreInvoking Pocahontas: An act of racism disguised as politics
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racism, prejudice, Native American, Donald Trump
Invoking Pocahontas: An act of racism disguised as politics
At a recent event honoring Navajo Code Talkers who are World War II Veterans, President Donald Trump stated, "You were here long before any of us were here. Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas"...
/ moreThe Force is Too Strong with This One? Sexism, Star Wars, and Female Heroes
The Force is Too Strong with This One? Sexism, Star Wars, and Female Heroes
The newest installment of the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi, was released last month. Despite critical success, the film has been met with a polarized audience reaction online. Although likely not the primary reason for polarization, some...
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