Reality bites

For the last 20 years, reality TV shows have demanded more and more space on the small screen, largely because there are loads of willing participants and because reality TV is such an affordable programming option.

11.2021 | Tiffany Markman

The rise of the only child

First off, allow me this disclaimer: I think only children are great. Because I am an only child and, out of choice, I have an only child.

09.2021 | Tiffany markham

The ugly truth about ‘pretty privilege

In 1889, legendary Russian writer Leo Tolstoy said, “It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness” (Kreutzer Sonata).

06.2021 | Tiffany Markman

The evolution of ‘Woke’

Considering the origins of this activist byword, has it been diluted into mere online slang by mainstream use?

Do you consider yourself to be woke? If you do, you probably know that this term for being enlightened or aware, particularly about racism and social justice, is a political byword of African-American origin.

04.2021 | Tiffany Markman

Can mindfulness treat depression?

Psychiatrists are pragmatic people. There’s compassion and empathy, yes, but there’s also extreme firmness – especially when it comes to biopsychosocial treatment protocols for patients with depression.

07.2020 | Tiffany Markman

An analysis of President Donald Trump’s use of language

Is Trump’s unique brand of presidential oratory deliberate and strategic, is it the disjointed output of a disordered mind, or is it something else?

04.2018 | Tiffany Markman

Why good old children’s stories, close up, are as scary as anything

Considering the origins of this activist byword, has it been diluted into mere online slang by mainstream use?

06.2018 | Tiffany Markman