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With the increase in temperature, are Heat Waves now increasing the probability of Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder is not just limited to winter anymore with the kind of heatwave this year. The scorching heat has swept the peace across the Indian boundaries with each state breaking a record of its maximum temperature. How can Seasonal affective disorder grow from winter to summer? SAD, that is, Seasonal Affective Disorder is […]

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Is There A Link Between Premature Birth And Autism

A recent study shows preterm birth is not a risk factor for autism giving a contradiction to another research earlier. The research involved 1,15,000 births for the last decade, encompassing deliveries from diverse communities of Israel. At the early stage of research, there was a clear junction between preterm birth and autism, but when the […]

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Awareness Positive

The Psychology Behind Honour Killing

Honour killing, a crime that has always been a part of society as a mark of shame, is the murder of a family member (typically female) by male family members in order to maintain or preserve the honour and respect of the family in society. According to the UNPF 5,000 women and girls are killed […]

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Positive

The Role and Impact of Reinforcement Schedules in Shaping Behaviour

Remember when teachers gave you remarks for good handwriting in school? You used to put great effort into it, and those remarks always motivated and energized you. This is what we call reinforcement in psychology. In our usual day-to-day tasks, whenever someone reinforces us in some way, we are more likely to perform the desired […]

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Positive Self Help

The Psychology of the Hunger Games

Hunger Games is a bestseller dystopian young adult trilogy written by Suzane Collins whose popularity subsequently motivated directors Gary Rose and Francis Lowerence to release a four-part sci-fi movie series adaptation that grossed the box office. This story is about Panem, a country with one wealthy Capitol and its formally underprivileged 13 districts, each district […]

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Education

The Controversial Existence of the Oedipus Complex

Since the beginning, there have been heated debates and arguments surrounding the Oedipus complex and its significance. People from the outside of psychoanalytic circles as well as the inside have stated that there is not a lot of evidence to support its existence. What set apart psychoanalysts from those who practised other forms of therapy […]

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US Surgeon General Urges Social Media Platforms to Display Warning Labels Similar to Tobacco Products  

Dr Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, is pushing for a transformation in the way social media platforms engage with young people. He is pressing Congress to enact legislation requiring social media companies to display clear warnings about the potential mental health dangers linked to excessive social media use, similar to the labels on tobacco […]

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West Bengal-Rangapani Train Collision: Understanding the Psychological Impact 

In the West Bengal-Rangapani and Nijbari region, a goods train collided with a stationed Kanchanjungha Express. Till now, eight passengers have been reported dead. CM Mamta Banerjee showed grievance and utter shock at the accident with around 10 casualties and dozens of passengers injured. Are conditions improving: Statistics show a graph of improvement. IN 2012, the […]

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Life Style

“You are Cancelled!”: Impact of Cancel Culture on Mental Health

Did you know that in today’s digital age, a person can be ‘cancelled’ as easily as you might cancel a subscription or an online order? “Cancel culture” is one of many ways that the digital era has developed to ensure organizations, their leaders, and people are held accountable for their actions. Although typically rooted in […]

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Relationship

Couple Counselling: Navigating Challenges and Strengthening Relationship

Couple counselling plays a crucial role in addressing unique relationship challenges, such as when a woman decides to divorce her husband because he seems “too perfect.” These situations highlight the underlying complexities that can arise in the relationship, often stemming from misunderstandings or differing expectations. Through counselling, couples can navigate these issues by gaining deeper […]

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