Activism
A Clockwork Orange: Warnings of things to come?
The movie, A Clockwork Orange was a controversial movie when it was released, which suggested that governmental influence may extend to torture and inspiring yobbish behaviour and violence to its citizens.
AI News
Social Control: The Self-police Parade
The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Prison Planet Syndrome: How Acceptance can Lead the Way Home!
Acceptance is the idea that by accepting that it is only ourselves that we can change in order to correct a perceived problem, that this change in the way we choose to look at things can allow us to be open to the solution. The only thing you can change, if you want to change the world around you, is YOU!
Depression
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think and act. It can cause persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, anger or loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. Depression can also interfere with your daily activities, such as work, school, relationships or hobbies. Depression is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw. It is a medical condition that can be treated with medication, psychotherapy or other methods.