social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
When You Miss Someone, Do They Feel It Too?
When You Miss Someone, Do They Feel It Too? Have you ever sat alone, thinking about someone, and suddenly your heart feels heavy? Like a strange pull in your chest… and you wonder, "Are they thinking of me too?" You’re not alone in this feeling. So many people around the world feel the same at different moments. And you know what? Maybe right now, someone out there is missing you without even knowing why.
By Umar Khattak9 months ago in Psyche
"Dopamine Hijacked: Why You Can’t Focus Anymore—And How to Fix It"
We live in an age where attention is currency—but most of us are broke. We start our mornings with a screen. We end our nights scrolling. Somewhere between Instagram reels, endless notifications, and YouTube rabbit holes, we’ve lost something critical: our ability to focus.
By Muhammad Ilyas9 months ago in Psyche
Notifications Are the New Cigarettes
You might think addiction is something reserved for substances—alcohol, nicotine, caffeine. But addiction today wears a new face. It's not wrapped in a cigarette or poured into a glass. It’s tucked into your pocket, buzzing gently, lighting up with a red dot, whispering: “Check me.” Every ping, buzz, and badge on your phone isn’t just a convenience—it’s a carefully engineered hook. And much like the tobacco industry of the 20th century, the tech world has learned how to profit off our compulsions.
By shoaib khan9 months ago in Psyche
Caught Between Cultures: What It Feels Like to Be a Brown Kid in China
When people talk about culture shock, they often imagine moving to a completely different country, facing unfamiliar customs, or struggling with a new language. But sometimes, the biggest shocks don’t come from the country itself—they come from realising just how different you are within your own spaces. That was my experience as a brown girl in China, trying to fit into a British school while holding onto my Indian roots.
By Tavleen Kaur9 months ago in Psyche
Battling Political Fatigue. Top Story - May 2025.
Has the news sucked the very life out of you? Do you find yourself scrolling on social media, desperate for any signs of radiant hope for the current state of our country, here in the United States? You may suffer from political fatigue! Like many of you, I feel the same way.
By Iris Harris9 months ago in Psyche
