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How Seasonal Changes Affect Mental Health: Understanding Winter Blues and SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues” are common mental health issues linked to seasonal changes, particularly during winter. These conditions are more prevalent in higher latitudes where there is significantly less sunlight during winter months. Even in countries like India, which has a largely temperate climate, up to 20% of the population can […]

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Life Style

The Psychology of “Fake it Till you Make it”

How many times have you heard someone say, “Just fake it till you make it”? The expression has been bandied about in boardrooms, social circles, and self-help books as an easy means to boost confidence and improve performance. But why does that approach seem to work, and what does science have to say about it? […]

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Education

Are You an Enabler? The Hidden Costs of ‘Helping’ Others Too Much

In the chaotic, unpredictable world of relationships, there’s a special breed of people–enablers–who are like unsung heroes, rushing into action to save the day. These are the ones that can’t stand seeing you struggle, swooping in with the best of intentions to make everything alright. Whether it is covering your mistakes with a mild excuse, […]

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Hindi

क्या मनोविज्ञान एक विज्ञान है?

मनोविज्ञान मन, मस्तिष्क और व्यवहार का अध्ययन होता है।मनोविज्ञान एक अकादमिक विषय के रूप में मानसिक दर्शन से विकसित हुआ। 19वीं शताब्दी के उत्तरार्ध में, यह एक स्वतंत्र अनुशासन के रूप में स्थापित हुआ, जब यह स्पष्ट हुआ कि मन और उसकी प्रक्रियाओं का अध्ययन किया जा सकता है और उन्हें प्रयोगात्मक रूप से मापा […]

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Education

Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect but close to being correct responses. The illness was first observed by a German  psychiatrist, […]

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Awareness Entertain

“Mujhe Kuch Nahi Hoga” – A Satirical Tale of Supreme Invincibility

Where “Chal na, kuch nahi hoga yaar!” is practically a national anthem, let’s talk about the timeless wisdom that has been passed down, generation to generation, on mental health and well-being. The formula is simple, universal, and utterly foolproof: “Dost-wost banao, khao piyo mast raho.” This is no ordinary philosophy, folks. This is the foundation of our belief system, an unbreakable shield, and the golden mantra to conquer stress, […]

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Health

Chronophobia ‘The Fear Of Time’: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Coping Strategies

Chronophobia, the irrational fear of time passing, is a lesser-known yet impactful anxiety disorder that affects many individuals globally. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact daily life and mental well-being. Understanding Chronophobia is crucial not only for those who suffer from it but also for their loved ones seeking to support them.  What is Chronophobia? […]

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Health

The Sleep Anxiety Spiral: Why Worrying About Sleep Makes It Worse

In our day-to-day life, we often talk about productivity and hard work. Among the chaos, the necessary thing is ignored i.e. sleep. Biologically speaking, sleep is essential for various bodily functions, such as cell repair, improved digestion, and maintaining immunity, among many other things. On the psychological front, studies have shown that sleep is crucial […]

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Industrial

The Power of Mindfulness in the Workplace

Mindfulness is a mental ability, that people usually acquire in meditating that will allow them to stay steadfastly aware of their thoughts, emotions, and feelings in the current moment. It means paying attention intentionally and deliberately to focus attention without judgment on what is happening right here and now. Mindfulness has, over the past ten […]

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Awareness Entertain Parenting

“Bachho Ko Dard Nahi Hota” – A Tale of Superhuman Kids in a Mortal World

Once upon a time, in a world full of aspiring engineers, mini-Mozarts, and child prodigies, there lived a strange, persistent belief: bachho ko dard nahi hota – kids don’t feel pain. Pain was an adult concept, reserved for tax-paying, bill-stressed grown-ups. Kids, with their happy, simple lives, surely couldn’t experience anything like anxiety, stress, or burnout. They simply don’t have the right age license to feel […]

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