Avid followers of entertainment and celebrity news have likely noticed the mainstream incorporation of the term “parasocial relationship.” “Parasocial” refers to an interest in celebrities or, more specifically, an intensive focus on a celebrity’s personal life [1]. This can be platonic, romantic, or anywhere in between, and it has
By Nichelle Wong Background What’s your first reaction to a compliment? Do you smile modestly and brush it off? Do you accept it with a gracious “thank you” and let it brighten your afternoon? Praise may seem innocuous, but women and female-presenting individuals must deal with an invisible obstacle [1].
Ever felt like your mood changes with the weather? That’s true, with one caveat–your mood changes with the climate as well. According to several climate change studies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2022 report, climate change has severe impacts on mental health. This may seem a bit
