Apr 14Themes of The Great Awakening: And How They Relate to Current Mental Health CultureWhen looking back at American history, we can see how strong of a presence religion has had in shaping the values that our current American culture is founded upon; many of these values reflecting messages spread by Christian leaders in crucial parts of American history. In this blog, I will…5 min read
Dec 14, 2020How the Biology of Emotion Plays a Role in Our Judgement and Decision-Making:A Series Part 3: Emotional Protection As a species, all humans are inherently social. We long for a sense of connection with those who surround us. When we make physical contact with other humans, our brain releases opioids; a brain chemical that is associated with the relief of psychological pain…4 min read
Dec 14, 2020How the Biology of Emotion Plays a Role in Our Judgement and Decision-Making: A SeriesPart 2: The Physical Sensations of Emotions Imagine that you are about to step on stage to present a speech in front of fifty people. What sorts of physical symptoms are you experiencing? Do you feel butterflies in your stomach? Are your arms dotted with goosebumps? Now imagine that you…4 min read
Dec 14, 2020How the Biology of Emotion Plays a Role in Our Judgement and Decision-Making: A SeriesPart 1: The Introduction The ability to experience emotion is one of the most astonishing parts of the human experience. The way we react to external stimuli with such intensity can be reflective of the intelligence we have as a species. …2 min read
