From a bird’s-eye view, the 2025 government shutdown reveals a complex web of stress and loneliness rippling across the nation. While the event is rooted in political disagreement, its psychological impact reaches far beyond Capitol Hill. Federal workers and low-income families face deep uncertainty as paychecks stop and essential programs pause, forcing them to navigateContinue reading “The Birds Eye View”
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Cognitive and Everyday Living
Cognitive behavior refers to the way our thoughts (cognitions) influence our feelings and actions. It is based on the idea that what we think about a situation shapes how we feel emotionally and how we choose to respond. For example, if a person thinks “I always fail,” they may feel discouraged and avoid trying newContinue reading “Cognitive and Everyday Living”
Mental Health in America
Over the course of our travels in life, there are certain types of people considered thoughtless and reckless. These people are the type that uses people and are reckless in their thoughts. They do not think of the consequences of their actions towards people because they are set in their ways. In one case scenario,Continue reading “Mental Health in America”
