The Columbine Massacre: A Psychological Dissection of Violence, Infamy, and Healing Defining Columbine: A Day of Infamy On April 20, 1999, two adolescents, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, executed a meticulously premeditated assault on Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Armed with firearms and homemade explosives, they embarked on a rampage that claimed 13 lives … Read more
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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder): The Fear That Blinds. The Unsatisfied Need For Acceptance Defining Social Phobia Social Phobia, clinically referred to as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of social interactions and situations that involve potential scrutiny or judgment by others. According to the … Read more
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Narcissism: A Mirror That Consumes the Soul The myth of Narcissus, as told in Greek literature, remains one of the most enduring cautionary tales about self-obsession. First recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story tells of a beautiful youth who falls in love with his reflection in a pool of water. Consumed by this image, he … Read more
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The inferiority complex is a term coined by Alfred Adler, which refers to a deep-seated feeling of inadequacy or weakness. Individuals with this complex often feel inferior to others and may be plagued by self-doubt, low self-esteem, and a persistent sense of failure. These feelings can stem from childhood experiences, societal pressures, or perceived shortcomings … Read more
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Self Psychology (Individual Psychology) Self Psychology, also known as Individual Psychology, is a psychological theory that was pioneered by Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist who broke away from Freud’s psychoanalytic school to develop his own approach. Key Concepts and Inventor: Inventor: Alfred Adler (1870-1937). Main Figure: Alfred Adler remains the key figure, but modern proponents … Read more
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