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Social

The Illusion of Control: How Horoscopes Reduce Uncertainty and Anxiety

An image of an old man might have appeared inside your head, shuffling the pages of a newspaper in search of something. Specifically, after reading the word ‘’horoscope’’. These little columns are very popular among the readers of our nation. It really doesn’t matter if a person does or doesn’t believe in those daily predictions. Curiosity is […]

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Awareness Health

The Psychology Behind Sugar Cravings: Why Sugar Feels So Addictive to the Brain

After we’ve had our fill of food, many of us still look to satisfy our sweet tooth. Not because your body needs energy. But because something inside you insists that just a little sugar will make everything feel better. Few people have mild cravings for sugar on an infrequent basis; however, many have recurring, intense cravings that […]

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Awareness Health

The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Public Psychological Services

According to new data by the WHO, more than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, and the number is constantly rising. These problems are prevalent across various age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, geographical regions and distinct cultures. With the rise of mental health concerns among the population, there is a growing need for mental health […]

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Industrial

The Hidden Mental Health Costs of Masking at Work

Riya scripts every smile until her jaw begins to ache, trying to polish a persona that she knows is bound to break. Her boss asks her to “focus.” he is unaware of the cost. Riya remains silent, too depleted to even speak. Riya has been battling depression for 2 years. Her condition is similar to […]

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Community-Based Healing Circles and Culturally Grounded Interventions

Sanjay, A Shopkeeper (33 years), never thought of himself as someone who had experienced” trauma”. But years of growing up in a household filled with yelling, control, and emotional neglect had quietly shaped his adult life. He struggled to trust people, avoided conflict at all costs. And often felt numb in relationships. It wasn’t until […]

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Self Help Social

Forgiveness, Justice, and Healing: A Psychological Perspective on Emotional Recovery

“In the famous Indian epic Mahabharata, one of the most moving and powerful journeys of forgiveness and justice unfolds between Yudhishthira and Duryodhana. After years of dishonesty, humiliation and violent clash, all provoked by Duryodhana’s thirst for dominance. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, find strength through struggle. Still, he chooses the dharma (righteousness)over hatred, instead of […]

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Inaction as Strategy: Passive Behaviour in Shared Public Responsibilities

We often think of social problems as failures of action. Despite widespread concern about climate change, it continues to be the dominant threat to our future life cycles. Many institutions are fast becoming uninhabitable due to neglect, yet there continues to be widespread dissatisfaction among citizens about their deterioration. In addition, the establishment of social injustice […]

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Self Help Social

The Psychology of Everyday Decisions: How We Make Decisions Without Realising It

Every day starts with decisions. Certain choices seem insignificant. Others feel significant. When the alarm goes off, a choice shows up. Is it appropriate to press the snooze button? Later, decisions are made about travel, food, and clothing. Most of these activities take place rapidly. There is little evidence of thinking. However, the brain is constantly […]

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Industrial Positive Social

Inclusive Mannequins: How Retail Displays are Normalising Disability

Typically, when passing through a retail establishment, one pays little attention to the display mannequins. For the most part, almost all of them share a common set of characteristics; they are generally very slender, stand tall, have a symmetrical appearance and are frozen in perfect poses. They manage to silently communicate to the consumers who belong […]

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The Psychology Behind Celibacy Experiments: A Perspective on Desire and Discipline

In a society where desire is freely expressed, why would someone decide to abstain from sexual activity? When people learn about celibacy experiments, this question often arises. It is considered discipline by some people. Some perceive it as a denial. However, psychology provides a more profound perspective (American Psychological Association, 2020).  It’s not always about religion […]

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