Is Inner Piece a Form of Denial or a Form of Transcendence?
Written by: Nialynn Cueto
Welcome to Pursuit of the Unspoken
At Pursuit of the Unspoken, we explore the complex, often unspoken layers of psychology that influence how we think, feel, and connect. Our mission is to bring attention to the emotional truths and hidden experiences that are too often left out of traditional conversations. Through thought-provoking content, articles based on personal experiences, and a growing focus on community outreach, we aim to turn curiosity into connection and insight into action. Join us as we uncover what lies beneath the surface and build a more open, empathetic understanding of the human mind.
Music as a Time Capsule of the Subconscious
There are moments when a song doesn’t just play in the background—it quietly takes over. It pulls you somewhere else before you realize you’ve left the room. One second you’re scrolling or driving or lying awake, and the next you’re inside a feeling you haven’t visited in years. Music has a way of doing that. It slips past thought, past explanation, and lands directly in the parts of us that were never meant to be neatly understood.
The Teenage Dirtbag Aesthetic As a Kid With Social Anxiety
Contributor: Anonymous
Creativity Makes Geniuses. Keep Daydreaming
Some of the most important work has never begun with discipline. It began with a mind that wandered.
Not Enjoying Yourself to Be Happy in Fear of It Being Temporary
Contributor: Anonymous
Look At the Lives of These "Burnouts" and You'll realize You Have a Lot More in Common with Them Than You Think
The word burnout is usually said with distance. It’s a label whispered with judgment, a shorthand for failure, laziness, or wasted potential. We use it to separate ourselves from people whose lives didn’t unfold the way they were supposed to. People who fell off the path. People who couldn’t keep up.
Mental Health Assembly at The Montfort Academy
At The Montfort Academy, we hosted a meaningful mental health assembly featuring Donovan Taylor Hall, a respected youth coach and advocate for positive self-development. This event focused on helping students build self-worth, develop emotional resilience, and learn practical tools for managing stress. Through his inspiring storytelling and engaging activities, Donovan encouraged the Montfort community to embrace kindness, connection, and greater self-awareness in their everyday lives.
Hating Yourself Does Not Make You a Good Person
Written by: Nialynn Cueto
Distorted Perceptions and Cycles of Violence: The Role of Media and Childhood Trauma in Shaping Criminal Behavior and Mental Health Stigma
Media—especially social media—plays a powerful role in shaping how society views mental illness and criminal behavior. On one hand, these platforms often perpetuate stigma, casting mental illness in a negative or fearful light. On the other, they sometimes romanticize or oversimplify serious conditions, creating confusion and spreading misinformation. Trends like self-diagnosis and repeated exposure to violent or disturbing content can worsen mental health challenges, dull emotional sensitivity, and even contribute to increased aggression over time. In fact, early and consistent exposure to violent media in childhood has been linked to greater likelihood of aggressive or criminal behavior later in life.
The Fine Line Between Exposure Therapy and Sulking
Written by: Nialynn Cueto
You Can't Fly Planes if You're Colorblind
Contributors: Courtney Henrys, Nialynn Cueto
The Societal Pressure to Heal
Written by Nialynn Cueto
About us
Pursuit of the Unspoken was founded in 2024 by Nialynn Cueto, sparked by a vision she developed in her sophomore year of high school. With the support of her school’s Psychology Club staff, that vision came to life to bring the less explored and often overlooked areas of psychology into the spotlight. We believe that beneath the surface of conventional conversations lies a wealth of untapped knowledge: insights into emotional development, identity, mental health stigma, and the invisible experiences that shape how we think, feel, and connect.
Our blog features in-depth articles, personal stories, and thoughtful analysis from our team that aim to uncover the mysteries of the mind. But Pursuit of the Unspoken is more than a blog. It is a platform for change. We see the impact of opening up space for honest, human conversations about mental health.
Now, it's time to build on this momentum. We aim to expand into community outreach inspired by the passions and findings uncovered through our writing and events. Whether through workshops, partnerships, or interactive discussions, our mission is to bring psychology out of textbooks and into real life. We strive to create space where curiosity meets empathy and where dialogue becomes healing.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone simply fascinated by the human psyche, we invite you to be part of this journey with us.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for a topic to write about, please feel free to reach out to us!