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Education Social

School Counsellor Role in Early Detection of Mental Health Disorders

In a child’s life, one of the most overarching themes that prevails for the foundational years of development is ‘School.’ In the environment of their school, a child spends the most time learning values, gaining knowledge, fueling creativity, interacting with peers, and even engaging in physical activity, all of which are vital for a child’s […]

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Awareness Parenting

The Psychology Behind Preschool Screen Time: Balancing Learning and Overstimulation

Media exposure in preschool children presents the masses with both an opportunity for developmental stimulation and a risk for overstimulation. In today’s digital world, screens are certainly unavoidable, whether it be televisions, smartphones, tablets, or computers. A young child’s brain is rapidly developing, and this exposure to media and technology can play a crucial role […]

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Awareness

Understanding and Overcoming the Over-Responsibility Trap

Some people carry the burden of the entire world with them throughout their lives. Their first reaction is to step in and solve the problem, whether it’s a family crisis, a work-related issue, or a problem in a friendship, regardless of whether they are truly responsible or not. Even though they may not always be aware of it, […]

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Health

Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD: Why Small Triggers Feel Overwhelming & How to Cope

The typical perception of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of restlessness and distractibility. Beyond these defining symptoms, however, emotional dysregulation is another, frequently misinterpreted factor that subtly influences the everyday lifestyle of people with ADHD. This refers to an inability to control one’s emotions, resulting in intense, prolonged, or out-of-proportion reactions. […]

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Awareness Social

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Delay Sleep, Its Effects, and How to Overcome It 

Many of us are familiar with the term procrastination, the act of putting off tasks for later or until the last minute. From completing assignments to delaying laundry, we are all guilty of procrastinating from time to time. Procrastination is a universal human tendency rooted in emotional regulation, cognitive processes, motivation, self-regulation, etc. While individuals […]

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Awareness

Awareness vs. Discrimination: Why Knowledge Alone Isn’t Enough for Social Change  

Trigger Warning: This article contains words like shooting, death, mental health struggles, substance abuse, and emotional distress, which some readers may find upsetting. Please read with care. If you are struggling, consider reaching out to a mental health professional or helpline in your area. “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of […]

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Relationship Social

The Psychology of Instant Connection: Why Strangers Can Feel So Familiar 

We often feel a sense of familiarity and instant connection, even if we have met someone for the first time. It could be a total stranger, too. This is actually more psychologically baked than one might think. For example, if we go to a party and talk to someone for the first time, a total […]

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Awareness Positive

Why Forced Hugs Put Child Safety and Emotional Well-Being at Risk

Many psychologists have long emphasised that consent learning firstly begins not in classrooms but at home (Nyce, 2016). In many households, affection is often understood as a duty rather than a choice. A form of greeting that every child has to adhere to, whether they are comfortable or not, can lead them to believe that […]

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Life Style

The Psychology of Mental Maps: How Our Brain Organises Spaces and Memories 

Not every writer can just start pouring their words into a digital notebook. Not even physical. Some follow a scheme, a map to pen down any article or even a literary piece. An individual, while generating an article, may sketch the outlines before typing anything of content. These outlines include headings, sub-headings, and assigning several […]

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Life Style Relationship

Parasocial Relationships and Their Impact on Mental Health

Have you ever felt connected to a celebrity or any public figure because of how they talk, act or their backstory? You feel that even though you’ve never met them, they get you better than even the people around you. You understand them, and in your eyes, no matter what, they can do no wrong. This […]

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