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2 ‘Pop Psych Myths’ Debunked By An Actual Psychologist

The human mind holds more wonders than we can imagine—so much so that, for centuries, we’ve dedicated ourselves to trying to understand it. It’s in the very name; “psyche”, meaning mind or soul, and “ ... read more

'High-functioning depression' is the newest buzzy pop psych label: What it is and 2 signs to look out for

A new term which has entered the pop psychology zeitgeist paints a very different picture of depression. "High-functioning depression," a hashtag that has more than 70 million views on TikTok ... read more

Do You Fall For Psychology’s Biggest Myths? Here Are 10 Ways To Know

Psychological myths can lead to dangerous mistakes and biases. Here’s where they came from, and how to know if they’ve shaped your beliefs. read more

“My Friends All Smell Like Weed or Little Babies”: Taylor Swift Nails a Millennial Truth

Can you imagine a more succinct way of summing up the stark divide within the friendship groups of most 30-somethings?” ... read more

Superstitions of composure: the Ayn Rand cult and the pop-psychology of self-esteem

The article offers a cultural-historical case study about the ideological entanglements of philosophy and pop-psychological concepts and of ... projects are all met with derision in Rand's work. read more

The five-step wellness model that really works—and the psychology behind it

The wellness movement appears to have the answers that our burnt-out minds need. However, psychological research and practice suggests that a superficial focus on candles, juice cleanses, and a "good ... read more

Drexel K-Pop Club hosts second annual dance showcase

On April 13, the Drexel K-Pop Club hosted its second annual DKPC Countdown showcase at Drexel’s Main Building auditorium. read more

What is your secret talent?

You probably wouldn’t guess it by looking at her, but Brianna Kraus’ secret talent is rapping. “Most songs with a catchy beat and fast-paced lyrics are my jam,” said the sophomore majoring in both ... read more

Lecture explores embracing the technological revolution for POP

Prof Van Zyl, a positive psychologist specialising in developing, implementing and evaluating positive psychological interventions, explored the concept of Positive Organisational Psychology (POP) and ... read more

‘In K-pop, the number one thing is the relationship with your fans. Non K-pop artists have to put their fans on the same level as their artistry.’

The idea behind the group is to replicate the K-pop methodology of development, which sees a label focus on carefully crafting one act at a time (as Hybe did with BTS and is now doing with Tomorrow X ... read more

A Long-Standing Interest in Psychology Led Her to Dental School

Bree Zhang isn’t just a dentist-in-training. She’s a visual artist and musician, too. read more

The Pop-Up Village Offers a 'Constellation' of Community Resources in San Francisco

This resource pop-up has been held for over seven years at various sites in Oakland and San Francisco. This year’s spring series will be hosted at the Southeast Community Center (SECC) at 1550 Evans ... read more