Have you ever walked through an art gallery, and contemplated that the portraits hanging on the walls are of real people? That may seem an obvious observation,…… Read more “From commoners to kings; how art has captured the many faces of humanity.”
Author: emmarhol
Queer psychology student from the UK with a passion for writing, mental health awareness, true crime, history and LGBT+ advocacy.
Another ‘new normal’; adjusting to a post-pandemic society.
I realised recently that people tend to have one of two mindsets in how they perceive our temporal orientation ‘after’ the Covid-19 pandemic. Or, perhaps more accurately,…… Read more “Another ‘new normal’; adjusting to a post-pandemic society.”
What is rainbow capitalism, and what’s so bad about it?
In my mind, there is no arguing with the necessity of pride month. But, as with most awareness days or months aimed towards groups who have been…… Read more “What is rainbow capitalism, and what’s so bad about it?”
Graham Young: Why was this serial poisoner set loose to strike again?
As someone hoping to enter a career in psychology, I often praise the important work undertaken by mental health professionals in conducting effective mental health interventions. These…… Read more “Graham Young: Why was this serial poisoner set loose to strike again?”
Patients and Patience: Conversations with a couple living with dementia
To interview your own family is a strange experience, especially when they provide the same story from two very different perspectives. I decided to do so to…… Read more “Patients and Patience: Conversations with a couple living with dementia”
Coping with Chronic Illness: An interview with the author of ‘Off My Chest.’
Chronic illnesses are often misunderstood, discredited and invalidated, even by medical professionals. Knowing that something is wrong yet consistently being told that you’re over-reacting, imagining things or…… Read more “Coping with Chronic Illness: An interview with the author of ‘Off My Chest.’”
Online University: tips for staying motivated and organised
I’m currently in my second year of a psychology degree at Bangor University, and like everyone else; I’m studying online. Also like most everyone else, I’ve been…… Read more “Online University: tips for staying motivated and organised”
Sheila Caffell; a victim of mental health stigma, scapegoated for mass murder.
CONTENT WARNING: Murder, gun crime, suicide, death of children, mentions of drug abuse, mental illness (schizophrenia/psychosis). On the 6th of August 1985, Sheila Caffell murdered both of…… Read more “Sheila Caffell; a victim of mental health stigma, scapegoated for mass murder.”
Gay Panic Defence: How the murderer of an innocent gay man was let off the hook.
CONTENT WARNING: Murder, gun violence, mentions of homophobia, mentions of alleged sexual assault. Unsurprisingly for a psychology student, I have always been interested in true crime. What…… Read more “Gay Panic Defence: How the murderer of an innocent gay man was let off the hook.”
Joanna The Mad: Mentally ill monarch or political pawn?
‘Mad’ monarchs have always been studied as fascinating case studies on the treatment of histories mentally ill, perhaps because there are just so many of them, and…… Read more “Joanna The Mad: Mentally ill monarch or political pawn?”
Managing stress during the coronavirus pandemic
Disclaimer: this post was written just prior to the UK entering lockdown. It’s needless to say that the world is currently, collectively facing an incredibly stressful time…… Read more “Managing stress during the coronavirus pandemic”
Hadrian & Antinous; an ancient queer love story.
According to some modern historians accounts, history was aggressively straight. The reality is far from that, and one of the most commonly documented examples of queerness in…… Read more “Hadrian & Antinous; an ancient queer love story.”
Mental illness is not a modern problem, but a human one; the great plague proves it.
Without doubt, the world today is far less gruesome, violent and volatile than it ever has been in countries such as the UK. Because of this, we…… Read more “Mental illness is not a modern problem, but a human one; the great plague proves it.”
A look into the psychology of my paranormal experiences
It’s always intrigued me that when you begin to talk about holding any kind of paranormal belief – particularly within a scientific context – you’ll be viewed…… Read more “A look into the psychology of my paranormal experiences”
My experience with anxiety medication, and addressing the stigmas
‘Meds’ can be a daunting thing to bring up, especially when it comes to medicating for a mental health issue. Many won’t understand the necessity, as your…… Read more “My experience with anxiety medication, and addressing the stigmas”
The toxicity of online ‘anti-recovery’ communities.
For many people suffering with mental illness, it can be profoundly difficult to seek treatment and support. However, most would still certainly prefer not to be sick,…… Read more “The toxicity of online ‘anti-recovery’ communities.”
The government is failing mentally ill young people: here are their stories
In recent times, there’s been a lot of voiced frustration about the government’s lack of support for our NHS, from complaints regarding excessive waiting room times to…… Read more “The government is failing mentally ill young people: here are their stories”
Oscar Wilde: The life, death and loves of a Victorian queer icon.
One of my favourite writers of all time is Oscar Wilde, for the simple reason that anyone with the brain to write something as detailed and captivating…… Read more “Oscar Wilde: The life, death and loves of a Victorian queer icon.”
10 tips for travelling with confidence when you have anxiety
It’s important to understand that everyone’s anxiety is different. Some may have no issues with travelling at all, or may find stepping outside their comfort zone to…… Read more “10 tips for travelling with confidence when you have anxiety”
Sporus: the husband of Emperor Nero, who history forgot
LGBTQA+ history has been filled with tragedy, through the stripping of basic human rights from queer men and women. However, the oppression of individuals on account of…… Read more “Sporus: the husband of Emperor Nero, who history forgot”
Behind The Mind 