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Awareness

“Am I Helping or Just Listening?” When Peer Support Starts to Drain You

There have been a number of times when individuals find themselves becoming damsels in distress. And during those moments, they have leaned on a “therapist friend“, their knight in shining armour. The one who always picks up their calls, offers a shoulder to cry on, and helps untangle the most complicated, webbed emotions. And just […]

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Awareness

Understanding Mental Health Governance in India

Mental Health care is the right of all individuals. While the aforementioned remains a fact that the Western world has adopted into its healthcare initiatives, the Eastern Hemisphere still struggles. Especially the subcontinent of India, which is developing at a rate faster than ever, still finds itself stumbling towards accessible and adequate mental healthcare.  The […]

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Education Therapy

Projective Tests in Child Psychology

Projective Tests are tools of evaluation used to explore the underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious motivations, and personality characteristics in children. In these tests, children are presented with ambiguous or unstructured stimuli that encourage the child to respond in a manner that mirrors the inner workings of their mind (Frick, P. J., et. al). Projective tools […]

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Education

Perfectionism in Academia: When ‘Doing Your Best’ Never Feels Enough

Academia has long had its roots in being explorative, hardcore, where perfectionism cuts. A doctorate, like a PhD, can be a lot to take on, to study and get a grip of in itself (Patricio, 2020). However, the competitive nature of it, the load of expectations and pressure put on PhD aspirants is tremendous. This […]

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How Quickly Does EMDR Work?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a highly effective and well-researched psychotherapy for a wide range of issues that people face today. Although it was first developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is now a go-to treatment option for anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and grief. So how long does EMDR take […]

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The Psychological Trauma Caused By Medical Negligence in Psychiatric Care

Psychiatric negligence is especially harmful due to mental health patients being vulnerable. The psychological damage caused by medical professionals is concealed beneath the surface, in contrast to physical injuries that leave noticeable scars. This invisibility creates a dangerous blind spot in medical accountability systems. The psychiatric profession operates in a trust environment that patients desperately […]

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Why Do People Fear Dental Fixing, And How Can It Be Reduced? 

Getting dentures for many people is not merely a physical adaptation, especially for those who are experiencing dental conditions. The procedure may increase self-consciousness in the person in terms of his/her appearance, particularly his/her facial profile and even expressions. It can create a phobia toward being judged or how others may see us, and the […]

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How Divorce Impacts Mental Health and Family Dynamics

The end of a marriage often comes unplanned.  And when it happens, everything changes fast. Each day brings fresh adjustments… some obvious, others more subtle. Expectedly, emotions can run high as two people who once shared so much begin living apart. Children and extended family feel these shifts, too. Stress and confusion sometimes fill the […]

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Education Positive

Can Teaching Peace in Schools Really Change Young Minds?

Another possible solution is peace education. It is a method that trains children in skills such as empathy, listening, negotiation, and nonviolent conflict resolution. Peace programs in schools are designed to minimise fighting and bullying. They also ensure that students understand how others are feeling and how to resolve a conflict without violence. The general […]

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Industrial

The Psychology of Rest: Why You Feel Guilty Doing Nothing

Aisha, a 26-year-old working as a marketing executive in the Himalaya company for 2 years. She works from Monday to Saturday continuously and doesn’t take a break. On a Sunday morning, she wakes up with a severe headache, and her body is screaming for rest after a 60-hour work week. She sits down with a […]

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