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Awareness

Xenophile vs Xenophobia

So new terms right xenophile and xenophobia but a few are aware of the concept that it is something very similar to what we all experience in our daily lives. Xenophile and xenophobia are the bright and dark sides of attitudes perceived by individuals towards any change or pre-existing norms. These two are two different […]

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News

Prolonged Incarceration Harms Mental Health, Says Bombay HC While Granting Bail

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to an accused who had spent more than nine years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, citing the adverse effects on those incarcerated for a prolonged period. The court pointed out that no one should be punished for prior conduct, either by conviction or solely on […]

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Education

Do you want to be a HERO?

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of capital? It would probably be in the lines of businesses, organizations and governments, right? But, does the term psychological capital ring a bell?  What is psychological capital? Some people might seem like they always keep forging ahead even when there are […]

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Research

Positive self-talk from approach motivation boosts resilience

Self talk is a cognitive process with which we evaluate, converse and monitor our actions. Our self evaluative statements is a cognitive skill that likely affects how we bounce back from stressful situations. During stressful situations, 60-70% of participants engage in self talk, suggesting it is a common and an important aspect that can be […]

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How to Choose the Best Steam Cooker for Your Family Needs

One of the healthiest ways of cooking has no loss of nutrients but avoids the excessive use of oil. To incorporate it into your kitchen, it becomes very important to have the best steam cooker for you. Many brands and models make the choice rather difficult due to many choices. This guide will help you […]

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Motivation

Famous Quotes from Psychologists

Psychology has evolved into a distinct field, gaining recognition after years of research and effort. Over the centuries, people have moved beyond the misconception that psychology is solely for treating the mentally ill, acknowledging its broader significance. Otherwise, there are decades of preaching and treating it as the same as an asylum. Certain psychologists, driven […]

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Awareness

10 Subtle Traits of a Narcissistic Personality, According to Psychology

In this modern society, we easily say my manager or He/she is so Narcissistic. Does it really mean the individual is narcissistic? Before labelling someone, let’s see what does the real narcissism look like. What is Narcissism really means?  The DSM-5 defines a narcissistic personality disorder as “a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration […]

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News

Vacancy for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Yoga Therapist at NIMHANS, Bengaluru

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), a premier Institute of National Importance, announces the opening for several positions for a new mental health initiative. Jesus’s project “EMPloyees Mental Health and Occupational Wellbeing progRamme (EMPOWER)” is geared toward promoting workplace employee mental health and well-being, and is jointly funded by TATA Electronics Private […]

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Life Style

Dromomania: When Wanderlust Becomes an Obsession

Is dromomania a mental disorder? Isn’t it that everyone feels relieved after traveling? So, let’s put it this way and gist out: dromomania is an excessive compulsion to wander. A person with dromomania, while on a trip, plans their next exertion. It might sound foreign to a lot, yet it exists and is described as […]

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Research

New Study Uses Genetics to Predict School Achievement

The study of human development revolves around the nature versus nurture debate. Scholars continuously attempt to understand the interplay between genetic and environmental influences in bringing about individual differences in human behaviour. Often, this understanding guides how to produce desirable behaviour like academic success through effective interventions that target either of the two forces. Over […]

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