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Psych Concepts Creep Into Our Everyday Experiences: An Interview with Nicholas...

Ayurdhi Dhar, PhD - April 13, 2022 14

MIA’s Ayurdhi Dhar interviews Nicholas Haslam about how psychiatric terms get diluted and creep into everyday language, altering our experiences.

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Online Racism Tied to Psychotic Experiences in Youth of Color

May 30, 2025

From EMPOWER to Exercise: What Actually Helps Older Adults Quit Benzos?

May 29, 2025

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Exposure to Antidepressants in the Womb Makes for Sad, Scared Adolescents

May 28, 2025

Addicted to Masculinity: How Patriarchal Ideals Fuel Substance Use

May 27, 2025

Blogs

Screen Time for Children Under Three: A Trigger for Virtual Autism?

May 31, 2025

You’re Not Crazy

May 30, 2025

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Depression: Biological or Psychological?

May 29, 2025

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Blindsided by Benzos: Had I Known

May 28, 2025