Previously, we dove deep into the cognitive benefits of writing. Now, we shift our focus within the human brain to the space of emotion. There are countless therapeutic interventions that explore emotions and utilize writing, but none quite to the extent of Narrative...
Who is Ifeanyi Olele? I’m a Nigerian American. I was raised in southern California; I attended UCLA as a psychobiology major. I’m also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. And after my time at UCLA I attended Hampton University where I got my...
Recently, I have been experiencing something that I have not encountered in a while: intense negative self-talk. Don’t get me wrong; I almost always have some little voice that tells me what I’ve done today wasn’t enough, etc. But recently, that little voice has grown...
What Depression Is, and What It Is NotDepression varies in how it presents in the mind and body. Sometimes depression can visit us in a temporary episode of sadness. Other times, it can present as severe and persistent – this is known as major depression or major...
Safety Check: Don’t Rule Out Antidepressants If you’re reading this article because you, or someone you know is living with depression, and you’re against medication, please consider the following – as one of my favorite clinical psychologists once said, “You can’t...
