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When Grief Begins with Relief: Understanding Caregivers’ Emotions After Loss

According to the society’s imaginary, what is normal in front of a loss is one way of grieving, which includes crying, screaming and a showcase of sadness. What happens when a loss is not shown in that way? Facing a long

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Behind the Strong Face: Why Men Fear Counselling and Suppress Emotions

A man sits in his car after work, staring at his phone for several minutes. He wants to book a counselling appointment, but instead he locks the screen and drives home silently. Nothing is visible in his life. He goes

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The Psychology of Apology Acceptance: Attachment, Emotions, and Healing

Kaya is a kindergarten student. Last Friday, she fought with her classmate as he snatched the crayon from her. On Monday, her teacher was a little worried about how she would patch things up between the two. However, as soon

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Neural Differences Between Guilt and Shame: How These Emotions Shape Behaviour

Guilt and shame are powerful emotions that influence how people think, feel and behave in social situations. Although these emotions are often used interchangeably,  they are not the same. Both can arise when a person believes they have done something

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Fake Memories, Real Emotions: How Imagination Creates Real Emotions

Have you had an experience where you thought you remembered something happening, that actually didn’t? Maybe you have a childhood story that your family says never happened. Or perhaps the way you remember a moment is very different from how everyone

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The Psychology of Perfect Pictures: How Enhanced Images Influence Audience Emotions and Clicks

In the modern digital era, visuals are not mere ornamentation they are communication. Every picture, every video, every visual signal has the power to evoke emotions, affect perception, and even motivate action. That’s why brands are putting so much money

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The Science and Spirituality of Chanting: Boosting Mind, Body, and Emotions

Chanting has long been a vital part of human life, deeply rooted in religion and spirituality.  Beyond its spiritual role, it also connects closely with the human mind and brain, influencing psychological and emotional health. These repetitive rhythms act as

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How the Amygdala Shapes Our Emotions and Behaviour

The limbic system is a complex array of brain structures responsible for extensive regulation of emotion, memory, and behaviour. Key structures include the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus. The amygdala plays a pivotal role in the processing of emotion in

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Genes and Human Behaviour: How DNA Shapes Emotions, Intelligence, and Resilience

Have you ever wondered why some people exude peace and others readily succumb to stress, or why a connection with some is immediate, while with others, not? Such fascinating variety in human experience is, in large measure, due to our

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Catharsis on Paper: Poetry for Processing Emotions 

Oftentimes, when verbally conversing about our experiences and struggles becomes difficult, we turn to expression through writing. Whether it be a few messy scribbles on the edge of a notebook or the notes section of our phones, sometimes expression through