Psychology Archives

The Double-Edged Sword of Lithium Therapy

What is it like to take lithium? What are the side effects of lithium therapy? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison presents a deeply personal account of her experiences with lithium therapy. She felt as though the drug has dampened the edges of her emotional experience, turning her into a shell of her real self. Read about Kay Jamison’s experience with lithium therapy, as she recounts in her book An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness.

Questioning Authority: Why We Doubt Leaders

What does questioning authority mean? Why do humans question authority? Questioning authority means that we don’t always agree with authority, but also realize our dependence on authority figures. This conflict is normal to human nature. Read more about questioning authority and why people are conflicted.

Types of Toxic People: Can You Name All 10?

What are the types of toxic people? How can you learn to identify them and manage them? There are many types of toxic people. First, you’ll ned to learn the types. Then, you can learn strategies for managing them. Read more about the types of toxic people and what you can do about them.

How to Become a Good Leader: 20 Best Strategies

Do you want to know how to become a good leader? Do leaders need to be likable? There are numerous tactics to learn how to become a good leader. Here, we’ll focus on making people like and trust you, and then establishing good group dynamics. Keep reading to find out how to become a good leader.

Bipolar Disorder Stigma and the Role of Language

What is the role of language in bipolar disorder stigma? Does the way we talk about mental illness affect the public perceptions of the afflicted? According to Kay Redfield Jamison, language can cause harm and pain to the mentally ill. However, it is unlikely to change bipolar disorder stigma or public perceptions of mental illness to any significant degree. Read more to learn about Dr. Jamison’s perspective on the role of language in bipolar disorder stigma.

An Unquiet Mind: In the Grip of a Manic Bipolar Episode

What does it feel like to experience mania? How does one feel and behave during a manic bipolar episode? Kay Redfield Jamison suffered from bipolar mania depression for most of her life. When in the grip of a manic bipolar episode, she threw herself into all kinds of activities and made elaborate plans for the future. Read about Kay Redfield Jamison’s manic bipolar episode experience, as she recounts in her memoir An Unquiet Mind.

5 Types of Envy: Can You Identify Them?

What are the different types of envy? How can you tell if someone is being envious? There are 5 main types of envy. Using this guide, you’ll be able to identify enviers, their type, and decide what to do about them. Keep reading to find out the types of envy and what you can do about them.

Gendered Racism: Discriminating by Race and Gender

What is gendered racism? How does it use gender to create a more nuanced hierarchy for discrimination? Gendered racism is the idea that a person’s combined identity of race and gender determines their status in society. But How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi emphasizes that there is no support for such biased beliefs. Keep reading to understand gendered racism, how it started, and Ibram X. Kendi’s experiences with it.

Are You Hiding Your True Self? You’re Not Alone

Are you hiding your true self? Do all people hide their true selves, and why is this our natural instinct? Hiding your true self is something many people do in one way or another. As people, we wear masks to fit in and to protect our emotions and inner lives. Keep reading to find out why you’re hiding your true self, and what you can do when you suspect other people are wearing masks.

How to Overcome a Negative Self Image

What is a negative self image and why is it harmful? What should you do about a low self image? A negative self image can happen for many reasons, including internal and external factors. A low self image can also be very harmful to you and those around you. Read more about negative self image and what you can do about it.