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Historically, mental illness was often attributed to supernatural causes like demonic possession or curses, while modern psychology views many superstitious beliefs as rooted in the human need for control and a way to manage anxiety, though they can become harmful when they manifest as symptoms of conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Superstitions, Occult Beliefs and Mental Health: Historical Perspectives, Cultural Dynamics, and Contemporary Implications

Abstract Superstitious and occult beliefs have long served as frameworks through which societies interpret misfortune, illness, and psychological disturbance. From pre-modern notions of possession and…

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Am I Mentally Ill or Just a Generation X? A Psychological and Sociocultural Analysis of Generational Trauma Introduction The question “Am I mentally ill or just a Generation X?” reflects a tension between individual pathology and collective experience. For many members of Generation X (born roughly between 1965 and 1980), symptoms of depression, anxiety, emotional detachment, or cynicism may not be solely the result of personal dysfunction but rather the legacy of a specific sociohistorical upbringing. This paper explores how psychological theories of trauma, development, and resilience intersect with the sociocultural context of Generation X. It argues that the challenges faced by this cohort are best understood not only through a clinical lens but also as manifestations of shared generational conditioning. Generation X in Historical and Cultural Context Generation X was shaped by profound social shifts: rising divorce rates, increased maternal participation in the workforce, and the decline of traditional community structures (Strauss & Howe, 1991). As a result, many children became “latchkey kids,” left unsupervised after school, fostering independence but also emotional neglect (Henderson, 2017). Unlike the Baby Boomers, whose upbringing was characterized by postwar optimism, or Millennials, raised under intensive “helicopter parenting,” Gen X developed under an ethos of self-reliance and skepticism of institutions. The broader cultural environment emphasized stoicism and emotional restraint. Mental health discourse was minimal, and psychiatric treatment carried significant stigma (Kessler et al., 2005). This climate discouraged vulnerability and normalized the suppression of emotional needs, conditions that contemporary psychology would recognize as risk factors for later difficulties in emotional regulation and attachment (Bowlby, 1988).
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Am I Mentally Ill or Just a Generation X?

A Reflection on Cultural Upbringing, Trauma, and Mental Health Narratives Introduction In recent years, conversations about mental health have become increasingly visible in mainstream culture….

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Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist who founded the school of analytical psychology. A prolific author of over 20 books, illustrator, and correspondent, Jung was a complex and convoluted academic, best known for his concept of archetypes
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Mental Health and the Gods: How Ancient Deities Mirror Modern Diagnoses

Intro: What if the gods of Greek and Roman mythology weren’t just distant divine figures—but archetypes of our deepest psychological struggles? From the chaos of…

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The Gods and Mental Health: A Psychological and Mythological Exploration

The divine figures of ancient mythology often embody extreme and volatile behaviors. In the modern era, psychologists and scholars have examined these mythologies through the…

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Black History Month & Mental Health

Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of many individuals, especially at a time when systemic disparities disproportionately affect Black communities.

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