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Self Help

Emotional Numbness: When the Brain Shuts Down to Protect Itself 

Imagine waking up with no feelings. The world around you vibrates with life – friends laughing, a sunset glowing, a melancholy song playing – but it all runs over you like water on stone. There is no joy, no grief, and

Industrial

Emotional Labour in the Workplace: The Hidden Cost of Smiling for a Paycheck 

We all are emotional beings. We experience different types of emotions regularly. There are situations when you feel very exhausted and frustrated. Those may be having conflicts with your loved one or getting stuck in a traffic block on the

Health

Relocation Depression : Why Moving Feels Like An Emotional Rollercoaster Ride And How To Cope With It 

Imagine yourself in your new home with a pile of bubble wrap, sealed boxes, and a pizza box from your impromptu dinner choice. You should be on cloud nine because this is the start of something new. But you’re not, instead,

Pets

Emotional Contagion in pets: How dogs and cats can absorb Human stress 

Emotional contagion is a process by which animals, especially pets that are close to their humans, pick up their emotions and respond to them accordingly. This phenomenon is most commonly seen in cats and dogs, who are known to be

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Cognitive Appraisal Theory: How Your Mind Shapes Your Emotions 

Let’s take a hypothetical situation: Imagine yourself walking alone in a dark street one evening. Suddenly, you begin to hear footsteps approaching very close to you. In such a situation , you might be getting nervous and frightened as your

Awareness

Psychologists And Monks For A Better Understanding Of Cognition, Emotions, And Even Consciousness

Western psychology and Buddhism have some commonalities that can create scope for new directions in psychological research for helping people. They both work for people in managing their emotions and lead a happier and more fulfilling life. But it has

Research

Impact of Internet Addiction on Youth’s Emotional Development

Since technology has advanced, the internet has become a vital component of our life in every aspect. It is evident that modern individuals use the internet to effortlessly fulfill their information demands and do daily tasks like communication, entertainment, daily

Research

Emotional Intelligence Linked to Forgiveness in Adults

Parker, Saklofske, and Stough P (2009) define Emotional Intelligence as the ability to comprehend emotions, empathize with others, recognize social signs, manage emotions, and respond culturally appropriately. This psychological notion was first developed by Peter Salovey and John Mayer. Mayer

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Study Shows Caregiver Expressed Emotion’s Impact on Dementia Patient’s Well-Being

The population is rapidly ageing, and the number of people with dementia is increasing. The psychological and behavioural symptoms associated with dementia have a significant impact on the quality of life of both dementia patients and their caregivers. There are

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Yoga and Meditation Practitioners Deal with Negative Emotions More Effectively

A research studied the effects of yoga meditation practice on emotion and cognition at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University. The study included 14 participants, 7 with yoga and meditation practice, and 7 with meditation-naive subjects (control