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Bigg Boss Show: A Psychological Perspective

Bigg Boss is not simply a reality television performance; rather, it is a high-stress psychological experiment. By placing contestants in a small, monitored space without clocks or any connection to the outside world, each contestant becomes a victim of extreme mental stress, possibly resulting in added stress, anxiety, possible depression, and emotional breakdowns. There is […]

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Health

When the Body Trembles: Understanding the Somatic Roots of Chronic Anxiety

Anxiety is often referred to as a tempest of thoughts: ceaseless apprehension, disastrous what-ifs, or simply an inability to quiet a restless mind. But anyone who has lived with anxiety becomes accustomed to the fact that it doesn’t stay just in the head. The body shakes. The chest tightens. The stomach flips. Muscles become fatigued […]

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Self Help

The Brains’ Negative Bias: Why We Anticipate the Worst 

It is almost at times human nature to think of the worst possible outcome. Whether it’s about health, marks, relationships, friendships, career or just life at large. The negative bias explains this tendency of us humans, which is why we anticipate the worst. The negative bias is quite literally one where we tend to hold […]

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Self Help

When Planning Becomes Pressure: Why Overthinking Stops Progress

To some, planning gives dopamine and thrill, and to others, it’s a chore. However, in both cases, what is missing is action, which means progress awaits and has not started, in parallel with the planning. This can make planning feel like one is trapped in a timeline, and where planning becomes pressure and not actually […]

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Negative Thoughts: The Best Techniques to Get Rid of Them

Today, many people focus on negative things. Some of them are connected with their personal problems, and some relate to the global ones. Practising frequent negative self-talk can lead to serious mental disorders like depression, anxiety, anorexia, bulimia, and many others. How to remove negative thoughts from the mind permanently? Professional psychologists share their opinions […]

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Research

Psilocybin as a Neuromodulator: A Study on Its Role in Pain related Depression and Chronic Pain 

Psilocybin, an active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, has been found to reduce chronic and pain-related depression in recent research studies. More than 1.5 million people are impacted by chronic pain worldwide, affecting their quality of life. This pain is significantly associated with depression and anxiety. The research took place at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, […]

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Education

Ego Integrity vs. Despair: Understanding the Final Psychosocial Conflict (8th & 9th Stage – Joan Erikson)

Ego integrity captures the ability of a person, particularly in old age, to evaluate his or her life with satisfaction and accomplishment. This concept is at the heart of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development, stage eight, “Ego Integrity vs. Despair.” Here, individuals review their existence and either emerge with a sense of wholeness or […]

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How to Choose a Learning Environment that Calms Your Brain

Not only does the right learning environment educate, but it also helps in your mental health. Even insignificant factors, such as the size of your classes or even the level of noise, can influence your mood of calmness and concentration. Drawing the map of what your brain likes can facilitate the process of finding the […]

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Self Help

The Psychology of Self-Actualisation: Meaning, Growth, and Fulfilment

The quest for the fullest expression of the human being has been the concern of philosophy, religion, and psychology for a long time. Amongst modern philosophers, Abraham Maslow gave the quest its most psychological guidance by discovering the process of self-actualisation, which he described as becoming real in conceiving oneself and nurturing the skills involved […]

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Industrial

Assistive Devices & GST: Is the GST 2.0 Truly Inclusive?

Millions of Indians with disabilities face the agonising question, “Why must we pay a tax for our right to participate in society?” whether they purchase a wheelchair, hearing aid, or braille device— a basic, necessary act. With the latest revision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which was hopefully called GST 2.0, a more sensible […]

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