Tag: mental-health
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‘We were girls together’: understanding the neurobiology of social bonding
By Masooma Hyder Baig Introduction The phrase ‘we were girls together’ can be roughly traced from a novel titled ‘Sula’ by Toni Morrison. In recent culture, it has been popularised by a viral picture of a memorial bench in Central Park, New York, dedicated to a woman named Judy from her friend Janice. What causes…
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THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON EATING DISORDERS
By Elizabeth Valdes Social media is an addictive lifestyle. We often catch ourselves reaching for our phone first thing in the morning to scroll on either Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for several hours. Statistics have shown that an individual will spend approximately 6 years and 8 months of their lifetime on these platforms. So much…
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TRACING TRAUMA: CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
By Aanya Tomar Childhood serves as the foundation for adulthood in the fabric of human experience, but amidst the vivid hues of youth, a dark thread is woven through them—a thread weaved from the hardships and difficulties of early life. This investigation explores the complex link between early trauma and its long-lasting effects on mental…
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