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Misrepresentation in Media: The Correlation and Causation Dilemma

The other day, my younger brother told me that his academic grades have shown an unprecedented rise since our mother stopped berating him “for petty things”. While such a correlation may funnily work to benefit many school-going kids, likely, both the incidents- him scoring more and our mother reprimanding him less were influenced by a […]

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Self Help

Why it is okay to be Sad.

Agony, anguish, broken hearts, hurt, sorrow, dejection, dismay, homesickness, distress, and dissatisfaction, are some of the terms we use to describe the emotion of sadness. Any of these feelings might be a reaction to unfavourable or unexpected circumstances or changes in one’s life. Being Sad frequently coexists with other emotions including stress, anger, guilt, grief, […]

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Positive Self Help

Virtue of Healthy Selfishness: Nurturing Self-care in a Balanced Way

Selfishness, which is conventionally frowned upon, is now being ascribed to a healthy dimension of personality by the optimistic group of psychologists as they recognise that a tinge of “healtAhy selfishness” enhances the psychological well-being of individuals. In this column, get yourselves ready to explore the significance of healthy selfishness and its contribution towards a […]

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Awareness Social

Obstetric Violence: An Undocumented and Unreported Epidemic

Obstetric Violence refers to any form of mistreatment, abuse, or disrespect experienced by women during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. This can encompass various acts perpetrated by healthcare professionals, such as verbal and physical abuse, unnecessary medical procedures, or denial of care which violate a woman’s rights, autonomy, and dignity during the maternal healthcare […]

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Can altered memory representations lead to biased eyewitness testimony in court trials

The creation of false memories and altered memory representations have been a topic of considerable interest in psychology, to understand the fickle nature of memory and under what conditions does our memory change itself? Such information about the changes in memory is vital for criminal psychology, especially in court trials wherein eyewitness testimony is needed […]

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Awareness Health

Contemplating over contemplative practices in Psychology classroom

Can you imagine that any classroom may have students with closed eyes, a teacher not lecturing but simply listening or watching students? The most common response can be no. But, the truth is otherwise. Yes, it’s rare but starting to happen. Contemplative practices in the classroom are a new phenomenon. Meditation is gaining a traction […]

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Life Style

How to Handle Defensive People

Defensiveness often comes with two aspects: an emotion and an action. It usually arises when you think someone is criticising you and leaves you feeling angry, depressed, and ashamed. Typically, the emotion leads to a reaction in the form of sarcasm, ignoring someone, or being critical of them in return. Reasons for Being Defensive Yourself […]

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Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Its Benefits and Procedure

The strong notion that human well-being is enhanced by relationships with animals has led to the development of several interventions of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Animal-assisted therapy has increased despite having poor scientific data and weak research, mostly due to anecdotal results. Medical professionals from a wide range of specialties have developed a deep fascination with […]

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Self Help Therapy

What is Wilderness Therapy?

An experiential type of therapy called wilderness therapy blends therapy sessions with outdoor activities. Adolescents at risk are most frequently treated with wilderness treatment, which involves placing them in settings designed to replicate the difficulties they would face in their native social structures, according to Romanoff. Related: Wilderness Therapy: Stages, Types and Advantages Since this […]

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Motivation

6 Tips to Gain Motivation: Be Motivated Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

A lack of motivation might be the largest barrier to achieving your objectives, whether it’s the inability to find the motivation to clean your home or to reduce weight. When you lack the drive to finish a task—or simply to begin one—think about the potential causes of your difficulties. Next, create a strategy to assist […]

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