In the current age of technology, we often find ourselves flooded by stories of violence and tragedy. Social media has enabled violent stories and graphic images to be watched by the public in unedited horrific detail. Last week, the video showing George Floyd being pinned to the ground, with the police officer’s knees pressed against […]
Constant Exposure to Negative News Makes...
Today, the vast majority of news is negative. We often hear about crimes, terrorism, strife, acts of violence, and virus outbreak. Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle, it is nearly impossible to open up a browser, turn on the TV or scroll through your Twitter or Facebook newsfeeds without being assaulted by news or stories […]
Reasons to Spend More Time Outside
With spring finally here after a long and brutal winter, we suggest that you spend some time outside and take a break from work for at least a few hours. A lot of people I know have Nature Deficit Disorder. Never heard of it before? That’s a term used to describe people who do not […]
Psychological Impact of Terrorist Threat
There has been an increasing amount of research about the effects of terrorism on people’s mental health since the 9/11 attack. While some people were able to recover quickly from these traumatic events, some people developed post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During terror attacks, the victims and their families, rescue workers, and people who live […]