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Young Relationships and Borderline Personality Disorder: What We Know
Romantic relationships at a young age can often intensify the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) for some individuals....
daramariamarin
Jul 65 min read


“I Don’t Know What I’m Doing” — Imposter Syndrome in Psychology Students and Interns
Starting a placement as a psychology student is a big shift. You go from learning about theory and practice in class to working directly...
daramariamarin
Jun 205 min read


The Foundation of Mental Health: Why Stable Relationships in Childhood Matter
When we think about mental health, it's easy to focus on the challenges that arise in adulthood — anxiety, depression, struggles with...
daramariamarin
Apr 306 min read


Understanding Intense Emotions: What I Learned About BPD and the SET UP Technique
I recently read I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, and it made me reflect on something that’s often hard to...
daramariamarin
Apr 163 min read


The Exam Season Habit That Left Me Burnt Out
Exam season is that time of year when stress runs high, to-do lists get longer, and sleep becomes more of a luxury than a necessity. I...
daramariamarin
Apr 83 min read


Starting Over: My Journey as a Psychology Student
When I first started university, I thought I had it all figured out. Eighteen and naïve. I moved across the country for what I believed...
daramariamarin
Mar 273 min read


3 Tips When You Feel Discouraged: Why Setbacks Aren’t Always a Bad Thing
Life is full of twists and turns, and sometimes it feels like we're constantly running into walls. Whether it's a rejection, a missed...
daramariamarin
Mar 182 min read


Challenging Implicit Bias: Empowering Women in Psychology
In honour of International Women’s Day, I want to take a moment to dive into an issue that’s often unseen but shapes our experiences as...
daramariamarin
Mar 83 min read


It's Okay—Things Will Work Out
There was a time when I felt lost—like everything was falling apart. My academic journey didn’t start off smoothly, and for a long time,...
daramariamarin
Mar 72 min read
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