Can Reading Reduce Loneliness? The Parasocial Bonds We Form with Books
Loneliness is a hallmark of modern living in an increasingly digitised, disconnected and isolating culture. Even though social networks exist in the virtual
Self Help
Positive
Relationship
The Mirror of Friendship: How Close Friends Shape and Reflect Us
Friendships, as they say, are mirrors of our personality. As metaphoric as it is, this does not adequately describe human beings or the
Awareness
7 Evening Habits to Combat Restlessness and Feel More Fulfilled After Work, According to Psychology
The boundary between work and personal life has become invisible in today’s rapidly shifting world. Change is everywhere, and employees are feeling it.
News
Daytime Sleepiness and Dementia: Alarming Link You Shouldn’t Miss on
Do you often feel tired or sleepy during the day? It might be more than just a sign of ageing. A recent study
News
10th World Congress of Women’s Mental Health Commences at NIMHANS
The 10th World Congress of Women’s Mental Health, organised by the International Association for Women’s Mental Health (IAWMH), co-hosted by the NIMHANS and
Life Style
Positive
What Different Cultures Teach Us About Healthy Grieving
Grief is perhaps the most universal of all human experiences. Still, the traditions or “rules” around how one is allowed to grieve, how
Social
Gendered Expectations in India: Why Sons Inherit and Daughters Nurture
The traditional Indian household tends to have some deeply ingrained gendered expectations. Such expectations tend to have a deep impact on the family
Awareness
Ethical Dilemmas in Counselling: How to Identify and Resolve Them for Client Well-Being
A client visits Ramya for counselling. She says that she used to self-harm and doesn’t want to inform her parents. Ramya is very
Therapy
Can Therapy Make You Worse? Signs, Statistics, and What to Watch Out For
That knot in Ananya’s stomach every Tuesday afternoon is still fresh in her memory. It was a day of therapy with Dr Mitchell.
Relationship
Sensory Differences and Sexual Intimacy: A Psychological Reflection
Sexual intimacy is very personal and is formed by emotional and relational factors as well as the sensory experience. Each of our sensory