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Komila Kadirova
4 days ago7 min read
Development of romantic love and attraction in adolescents
Komila Kadirova (author), Dhruti Halambi (advisor), Thanisha Kapur (advisor), Charlotte Lungren (advisor), Alan Wang (advisor) Gems...

Patrycja Namsył
Feb 104 min read
EMDR: What is it and how does it work?
From medication to cognitive therapy, doctors have been attempting to treat PTSD for over 100 years. Prior to its official diagnosis in...


Lena Szlaga
Jan 183 min read
How do groups of people behave differently than individuals?
People always crave the feeling of being liked. In school, work or society, one of the most important aspects of our lives are human...

Sophie Lozowska
Nov 3, 20244 min read
Is all behavior communication?
At its core, communication includes how individuals convey messages to one another. Behavior, in this context, often aligns with...

Sophie Lozowska
Nov 3, 202410 min read
Love from the first scent? (scientifically based dating tips)
Have you ever had that amazing feeling of butterflies in your stomach, a sense of being in a muddle - those vague, exhilarating senses...

Jocelyn Fitzgerald
Nov 3, 20248 min read
Choosing Compassion: Exploring the Deep Waters of Assisted Suicide
Picture a person who has been overwhelmed with the darkness of mental illness or the hardships of a severe injury or disease. Day after...

Javeria Hashmi
Nov 3, 20243 min read
White noise: the science behind it and its connection to the brain
You may have heard that the use of white noise improves focus, sleep and calms the nerves. Many people use it to maintain a stage of deep...


Mila Sonkin
Nov 3, 202416 min read
Exploring Prenatal Factors Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abstract Autism spectrum disorder is caused by a variety of determinants. This study focuses on how the mother’s exposure to pesticides,...

Audrey Oppong
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Face Blindness: What is it?
Have you ever taken a picture, seen the result, and felt completely unrecognizable? That awkwardness of hating the way you look but not...

Sreedarshini Karthik Kumar
Aug 1, 20242 min read
OCD vs. OCPD: Contrasts and Explanations of the Two Disorders
Introduction Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) are distinct mental health...


Lena Bernatek
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Dyslexia: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Introduction Dyslexia is a learning disability which makes processing written language, spelling or other language related skills more...


Mila Sonkin
Oct 15, 202315 min read
The Rise of Autism: Causes and Diagnostics
Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst individuals today. The reason for this could be that...

Anshi Purohit
Sep 2, 20237 min read
The Evolving Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Advancement
Abstract To combat the global shortage of mental health professionals, employing artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) has...

Javeria Hashmi
Aug 28, 20236 min read
The Connection Between the Foods We Eat and the Emotions We Feel
If you've ever watched the movie "Inside Out" directed by Pete Docter, you've seen how the feelings of 11-year-old Riley affect the...


Mila Sonkin
Aug 2, 202312 min read
A Closer Look at Autism: Current Research & Behavioral Interventions
Background Information According to CDC, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social,...


Alice Shinder
Jul 16, 20233 min read
How does the increase of media in our daily lives connect to the rise of eating disorders?
The diagnoses of eating disorders have increased among adolescent girls over the past 50 years. Though there are many different factors...

Penny Chalermthiralert
Jul 15, 202322 min read
The Impact of Fluid Intelligence on Academic Performance through Working Memory
Abstract There are two types of intelligence: fluid and crystallised. While both serve an important role in cognitive function and...


Mannat Barhey
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Understanding Schizophrenia: Unraveling the Complexities of a Multifaceted Disorder
Do you ever feel as though you have a distinct perspective? Perhaps you are the only one who can hear sounds, voices, and whispers in...


Mahati Sudhir
Jul 2, 20233 min read
An insight into Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (also known as "manic depression," however this name isn't used today) is a disorder in the brain which causes intense...


Vedant Kumar
Nov 5, 20223 min read
Confirmation Bias
Peter Wason, an English psychologist, coined the term "confirmation bias" which he defined as the propensity for people to prefer...
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