Hello, Beautiful World!
Welcome to my blog, Psych-Busters: Uncovering the Truth One Disorder at a Time, in my little corner of the universe. Just as a disclaimer, this blog involves no crazy experiments, and is in no way affiliated with the TV show MythBusters.
To those who don't know my bubbly, intense-sunshine self, my name is Saleenjit Kang, which is also the name of this post (ikr... modest much?). However, I prefer to be called by my nickname, Saleena, because it's simply easier. I'm a senior at BASIS Scottsdale, and have been at this school for a very long time (more specifically, 8 years...). I don't mind it all that much, as I've made such wonderful friends and have had the opportunity to be surrounded by such amazing teachers and peers :) In terms of my interests/hobbies, my life began when I was introduced to Sherlock Holmes (the BBC version). If I'm not watching or re-watching the Sherlock Holmes episodes, I'm either cooking/baking, eating, lost in the world of YouTube, or exercising in some shape or form (walking, hiking, etc.). I also like to ice-skate, even though I don't excel in the sport :) Oh, I'm a Scorpio (if that matters). Yeah... that basically sums me up.
Getting to the point of this blog, this year I will be participating in the Senior Project under the supervision and guidance of my faculty adviser, Mr. Chadwick Carey, and my on-site mentor, Dr. Julie T. Anné. Both Mr. Chadwick and Dr. Anné are such enthusiastic, inspiring people, and loads of fun to talk to :) I am so grateful to have the opportunity to get to know them and work with them over the course of the next few months.
In terms of my project itself, I will be interning at A New Beginning, working with the team of specialized psychologists (particularly with clinical director Dr. Julie Anné). Over the span of 10 weeks, I will use the knowledge gained from discussions with the team on-site and researching case studies to provide insight on a new disorder every week, from anxiety to anorexia. My aim throughout the project is to push aside misconceptions, and shed light on the truth behind some of the most common disorders in modern society, while also attempting to find the root of the myths and eradicating the social stigmas surrounding the disorders. Through the perspective of a young adult who suffers from anxiety, I want to add conscientiousness to these psychological fields that have not yet been researched in-depth for the multitude of misconceptions that envelop them through both clinical and research data.
As Trimester 2 comes closer and closer to an end, I simply cannot wait to embark on this journey! Also, I mean, no school... what's there not to look forward to?
In terms of my project itself, I will be interning at A New Beginning, working with the team of specialized psychologists (particularly with clinical director Dr. Julie Anné). Over the span of 10 weeks, I will use the knowledge gained from discussions with the team on-site and researching case studies to provide insight on a new disorder every week, from anxiety to anorexia. My aim throughout the project is to push aside misconceptions, and shed light on the truth behind some of the most common disorders in modern society, while also attempting to find the root of the myths and eradicating the social stigmas surrounding the disorders. Through the perspective of a young adult who suffers from anxiety, I want to add conscientiousness to these psychological fields that have not yet been researched in-depth for the multitude of misconceptions that envelop them through both clinical and research data.
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As Trimester 2 comes closer and closer to an end, I simply cannot wait to embark on this journey! Also, I mean, no school... what's there not to look forward to?
I really hope you've enjoyed reading my first blog post, and you're just as excited for February to begin :) Please subscribe so that you won't miss any of these wonderful posts, and so that you can join me through this wonderful project. Feel free to comment down below what you'd like to see in future blogs and what you think so far (more gifs, anecdotes, anything!).
--Saleena ❤
P.S. Here's a link to check out my Final SP Proposal :)
