Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

By Isabella Nestor (’26) TW: Mention of Depression, Suicide, and Animal Abuse With more and more people pursuing the field of psychology it is important to remember the uncertain time in which it was developed. Almost every high school psychology student has heard of the study by Harry Harlow on attachment theory, but other than grazing the surface of his findings, people often miss out … Continue reading Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

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Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction

By Sneh Makhecha ’28 I often hear my friends complaining about how they’re so tired since they get five to six hours of sleep on a daily basis. When I ask why, they say they just couldn’t stop scrolling through Snapchat or Instagram because it’s “so addicting”. I couldn’t help but wonder if addiction was the only cause of the recent widespread social media obsession. … Continue reading Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction

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Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation