Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings
Steven Rouse
OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?
I’m a nine. This means I’m a peacemaker, a harmonizer and a mediator. Then again, I’m also an INFP. So, I’m an introverted, intuitive, feelings-oriented perceiver. Apparently, my greatest strengths are ideation, empathy and adaptability. These are the defining characteristics of my personality. At least, they are if I take the word of a series of personality tests — … [Read more...] about OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?
The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective
Art by Elizabeth BrummerThe rainbow flag of the LGBTQ+ community celebrates themes of diversity, inclusivity and unity, encouraging kindness and acceptance. Yet for many queer individuals, their coming out experiences are anything but liberating.With statistics showing LGBTQ+ youths being at an even greater risk for mental health struggles and queer youth suicide rates five … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Psychology and the LGBTQ+ Perspective
