Hormonal contraception, such as pills and implants, can impact mood, causing mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Factors like age, dosage, delivery method, and continuous use play a role. Different methods have varying effects, with continuous pill use showing fewer mood swings. It’s challenging to predict individual responses, so it’s essential to consult healthcare providers for personalized advice.
Category Archives: Psychology
Toxic Relationships: Definition, Signs, and Advice
“Love should never cost you your peace. It should never cost you your joy. It should never cost you your happiness. If there’s more negative in the situation than positive, something has to change” — Carolyn Gamble [1]. Author: Hadeel Alhadi What is a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship, according to professor Lillian Glass, isContinueContinue reading “Toxic Relationships: Definition, Signs, and Advice”
The Bystander Effect
The bystander effect is a simple concept: when in an emergency situation, observers are more likely to take action if there are few or no other witnesses [2] Author: Kaz Shuji A homeless man passes out on the street while people walk by. What is happening here and why does it seem to happen often? [1]ContinueContinue reading “The Bystander Effect”
Exploring Nonverbal Communication
Author: Kaz Shuji “Actions speak louder than words.” What exactly does this mean in the context of interpersonal communication? When we interact with others on a day-to-day basis, we are continuously giving and receiving wordless signals [1]. Nonverbal communication is a means of transmitting information through physical behaviour, expressions, gestures, postures, and mannerisms [1]. InContinueContinue reading “Exploring Nonverbal Communication”
Music and the Brain: Cerebral Activity in Patients with Neurological Disorders
Does listening to music have any effect on the brain? Research has shown that music can positively impact the brain whether it is evoking memories in Alzheimer’s patients, or helping patients recover from a severe brain injury. Author: Jasmine Kokkat The number of parents paying for childrens’ music classes in Canada are increasing, and soContinueContinue reading “Music and the Brain: Cerebral Activity in Patients with Neurological Disorders”
What happens to your brain when you learn a language?
Author: Rushil Dua Language is a crucial part of the human experience — our shared innate nature. It provides us with a frame of reference on our life perspective, a way to express ourselves, and to organise our thoughts. Almost everyone is competent in at least one language, which is managed by different parts ofContinueContinue reading “What happens to your brain when you learn a language?”
What is Art Therapy?
By: Varsa Murugesu
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