Aigerim Alpysbekova MPH, PhD

About

Aigerim Alpysbekova, MPH, is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Texas at Austin and recipient of the Texas New Scholar Fellowship and Lynn Wade McCraw Endowed Presidential Fellowship. She specializes in the mental health and well-being of crisis migrant populations. Her research focuses on trauma, guilt, and cultural stress, examining the impact of war and forced migration on families. Alpysbekova is passionate about creating supportive systems for vulnerable communities.

Recent Posts

Why a Pretty Face Isn't Enough

What keeps us interested after initial attraction fades? Long-term, curiosity, character, and connection matter more than a pretty face.

ChatGPT, Why Do I Feel This Way?

Why do we trust ChatGPT for advice, and what do we lose when it always agrees with us instead of challenging our blind spots?

The Hidden Cost of Revenge

Personal Perspective: Explore how a sense of fairness is formed, how compassion differs from revenge, and why the desire to “restore balance” may say more about our inner wounds.

What if Your Success Is a Response to Childhood Pain?

Personal Perspective: A childhood shaped by criticism can leave lasting beliefs about worth, success, and identity.

The Psychology Behind Trust Issues

Personal Perspective: What if trust issues are not really about other people, but about losing trust in yourself in relationships?

The Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling

A closer look at what happens in the brain when scrolling becomes constant, and why stopping is difficult.

The Emotional Cost of Becoming Someone New

Personal Perspective: A reflection on identity, attachment, and what it really feels like to let go of a life you built and start over again.

Before You Share Your Body, Ask: Do They Know You?

Why do we open our bodies before our hearts? Learn how emotional intimacy shapes lasting connection and why it matters in modern dating.

The Experience of Inner Liberation

Facing fear, speaking your truth, and letting go can bring inner freedom, personal growth, and a powerful reset in your life.

How Crises Teach Us to Live and Why Ignoring Them Costs Us

Personal Perspective: Discover how moments of crisis can reveal life patterns, guide self-reflection, and help you reclaim your path to clarity, peace, and personal growth.