Nicole Haver, Author at Spiegeloog

Dealing with Fantasy – Schizophrenia and the Concept of Reality

Visual hallucinations, bizarre delusions, violent behaviour, and disorganised speech often dominate media portrayals of Schizophrenia (Owen, 2012), raising intrigue about a disorder that seemingly pulls…

Nicole HaverNovember 8, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 434: Transformation

Truffle Transformation: An Interview Piece on the Psychedelic Experience

From wanting to “hack your brain” to simply having a good time at a party, substances of altered mental experience have gained serious ground in…

Nicole HaverSeptember 13, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Just a Phone Call Away- A Brief Exploration of Suicide Helplines

Trigger warning: The content of this article discusses the topic of suicide. This may be difficult for some readers. Please engage in self-care as you…

Nicole HaverOctober 27, 2023

Science Spiegeloog 422: Solace

Cuddly Toys: Why do we like them so much?

Many of us remember cuddling with stuffed animals as children. Some of us could not say goodbye to our favorite teddy bear (or to an…

Nicole Haver and Magda MatetoviciNovember 22, 2022