Welcome to PSYCHsources! Here we introduce a different topic from psychology, offering a list of resources that are useful to anyone who wants to learn…
Evita EgertMay 24, 2023
Being convicted of a crime one did not commit is a profoundly life-changing and traumatic experience, while being exonerated might be one of the most…
Ann-Kathrin AruiMay 1, 2023
In ‘Lets Mingle’, Spiegeloog’s editors aim to create a deeper understanding of psychology by exploring a multitude of topics encountered in sciences, social debates and…
Berenike SimonApril 19, 2023
Over the past few years, manifestation, the idea that you can shape your reality through affirmations, has gained a lot of popularity, especially amongst Gen…
Aline FontanelliApril 10, 2023
In an ideal world, none of us would have any unease regarding our appearance. Alas, we all have our insecurities and we may either try…
Jules KotowiczApril 6, 2023
“I didn’t want any new clothes at all; because if I had to look ugly anyway, I wanted to at least be comfortable. I let…
Avanti VijayMarch 28, 2023
Designing urban spaces comes with a lot of responsibility for the people, it can impact their lives tremendously in both positive and negative ways. Psychology…
Ann-Kathrin AruiMarch 27, 2023
Love shouldn't hurt. It can be painful to hold on though, and at times, it's dangerous to let go. How can we handle loving and…
Sara Fontecha MorganMarch 8, 2023
Einar, a 19-year-old Swedish rapper, was shot in April of last year. Other rappers were arrested for gun violence recently. Safety in Stockholm decreases as…
Ella TeuscherMarch 3, 2023
Love cannot exist without vulnerability which is based on a mutual sense of trust. But what about those of us to whom vulnerability became a…
Aline FontanelliMarch 2, 2023
Growing up, the world may sometimes feel black and white: a right and wrong, a singular truth, a winner and a loser, with no space…
Ayla FarzaliFebruary 27, 2023
I recently had a conversation with my former closest friend I have known since forever. She told me about her trauma rooted in adverse childhood…
Clara Pulido AlthausFebruary 22, 2023
What would you do if someone put a gun to your head? Realistically - you’d panic. And you shouldn’t feel bad about that reaction, because…
Jules KotowiczFebruary 20, 2023
Nationality is an important factor in most people’s feeling of identity and belonging. Looking at the statistics, it becomes apparent that Germans have a different…
Vadim Martschenko and Christine LastovkaFebruary 3, 2023
“It’s impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” – Epictetus Quoting one of the great Greek philosophers, pride is something…
Tan EmciJanuary 30, 2023
We can't escape it; toxic masculinity surrounds us all. As a female writer, I wanted to explore men's perspectives on the issue they both instigate…
Sara Fontecha MorganJanuary 27, 2023
Pride is usually an emotion that arises from our own actions - we feel proud of our own successes and accomplishments. But what about the…
Anika KorobkovJanuary 23, 2023
Many of us experience pride when thinking about our grades, achievement or families and cultures. We are proud to belong to a community. However, it…
Katie ZankelJanuary 20, 2023
It is tempting to think of human societies as advanced, driven by many complex phenomena, and to think of non-human animals as primitive and simple.…
Emanuela ZhechevaJanuary 16, 2023
Maybe you’ve heard of the ‘Reacher-Settler’ theory before. Since its initial mention in the tv series How I Met Your Mother (Malins, G. & Harris,…
Evita EgertDecember 7, 2022
Tiktok, the social media platform, has taken the world over by storm, with an algorithm that’s perfectly curated to every user’s needs, wants, and interests.…
Ayla FarzaliDecember 5, 2022
It is natural to seek comfort to manage our emotions. Though, everything in moderation, right? Life can become too much and push us to engage…
Sara Fontecha MorganDecember 2, 2022
‘Trauma dumping’- are we finally recognising that our need to share can quickly become the burden of another or are we slamming the door into…
Berenike SimonDecember 1, 2022
Girlhood is a constraining force. Albeit one which provides oppressed people a sense of community built on love, compassion, and understanding. Gender’s existence is undeniable,…
Aline FontanelliNovember 28, 2022