A few months ago, I came home late in the evening from a busy day – I had gone to work early in the morning,…
Laura SpringerMay 29, 2023
It’s finally getting warmer and we are all excited to sit on the terraces of our favourite restaurants and bars again - either with an…
Laura SpringerMay 18, 2023
There is nothing more heartbreaking than separating from a partner. Literally. A breakup is often associated with negative feelings such as loss, loneliness and longing…
Vadim MartschenkoMay 17, 2023
Think back to the past; you’re in the sixth grade and your language teacher is very effectively putting you to sleep with her words. You…
Aniya KhokarMay 15, 2023
You know the feeling: you're lying in bed, desperately trying to fall asleep, but every time you close your eyes, the same nightmare plays in…
Shriya BangMay 12, 2023
Many people can relate to the feeling of satisfaction in having a perfectly organized room. Some might even understand what it feels like to have…
Katie ZankelMay 11, 2023
About the Author Kati is a first-year Psychology Research Masters student at the University of Amsterdam and is enthusiastic about clinical and social psychological research.…
SIOS EditorsMay 10, 2023
“All men are created equal”, “Man is condemned to be free”, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”: What do these phrases…
Ayla FarzaliMay 8, 2023
It’s the hope of my thoughts that I travel upon Fly like an arrow of God until I’m gone, so I’m Drifting away like a…
Anika KorobkovMay 5, 2023
Henk Jan Conradi’s (Clinical Psychology) question: Dear Richard, At the clinical psychology department we are, of course, interested in psychotherapy. Starting points for change differ…
Spiegeloog EditorsMay 3, 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
“One death is a tragedy. A million deaths is a statistic.” This infamous statement by Stalin summarizes why we need to watch movies like The…
Avanti VijayApril 28, 2023
Liberation can come in many shapes and forms. The one I contemplated was the liberation from my family’s expectations. Like everybody at the end of…
Spiegeloog EditorsApril 26, 2023
Dear readers, What does liberation mean to you? Is it the absence of limitation, both physical and mental? Perhaps you feel liberated when you are…
Evita Egert and Anushka SabhanamApril 24, 2023