“It is seeing which establishes our place in the surrounding world. The relationship between what we see and what we know is never settled…The reciprocal nature of vision is more fundamental than spoken dialogue.” –John Berger, Ways of Seeing “My selfies give me power.” —Kim Kardashian Understanding the Psychology of “Selfies” Selfies-self-generated portraits-are ubiquitous in […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘self-harm’
Please Be Aware of the Increasing Rates of Physician Suicide
For many people in the general public, there is an air of invincibility about their physicians. Walking into a doctor’s office seems like a one-way street: a patient comes in with a problem, and their doctor is there to solve it. But the painful truth is that not only are doctors human, they actually suffer […] Read more…
Self-Harm: You’re Not Alone
There are a number of circumstances that may lead you or someone you love to harm themselves (or engage in what psychiatrists sometimes cal self injurious behavior or SIB) Today’s post will talk about what self-harm is exactly, why you or your loved one may be self-harming, and what you can do. It’s important to […] Read more…