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The Mental Load of Medicare: Decision Fatigue in Later Life and How to Reduce It

People bring up issues of financial stress in ageing often enough, but they ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects of the decisions that come with it. Which issue better represents that than Medicare? For many seniors, they put the bulk

Education

Your Final Step Towards Success NIMHANS 2026, May 31

You all would have been geared up for the upcoming NIMHANS 2026 entrance examination that would be on 31st May. As the examination is just around the corner, here are the points to pause for a moment and remember that

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How National Crises, Uncertainty, and Social Pressure Affect Mental Health in Today’s Youth

Not long ago, there used to be clear boundaries between politics and personal lives. There were discussions of politics on TV and economics in newspapers, and ultimately, everything continued as usual. This boundary no longer exists. A student scrolling through their phone prior

Parenting

Attachment Starts with Dad Too: The Hidden Power of Father-Child Bonds

Bonding with their mother is quick for each child. The first human bond that they have is with their mothers, immediately after birth. The mother and child remain inseparable even after birth, primarily because they share the same body as a result

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Pathological Demand Avoidance: Signs, causes and treatment

Stressing over major responsibilities like exams, deadlines and interviews is considered a normal human response. However, feeling anxious over wearing clothes and eating dinner is not a normal human response. For individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),  even ordinary expectations can

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Why Do Some People Hate Phone Calls? Understanding Phone Anxiety and Telephobia

Imagine this: you are texting someone, you need to get some essential details across, and your phone rings, and you see that the person you were texting is calling you. You start to see a blurring of your vision, your hands

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The Psychology Behind the Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever wondered, whenever your stomach is upset, how instantly your mood and emotions change? Or whenever you feel anxious, there is a subtle manifestation of it in your stomach. This happens because the gut and the brain have

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Chasing Perfection: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Academic Perfectionism

Academic excellence has developed to be one of the most celebrated triumphs in society. Students are expected to consistently achieve high grades, outperform their peers and secure competitive opportunities. Students must excel in every domain, everywhere. Rankers are celebrated, while the

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Healing Attachment Wounds in Marriage: Building Emotional Safety and Connection

Imagine sitting on your sofa next to your spouse. You’re only inches away from one another, but it might as well be miles. Suddenly, you feel lonely. Maybe you start criticising your partner for being “lazy” or “emotionally unavailable”. Your

Parenting Relationship

Good Parent, Good Child? The Hidden Pressures of Public Discipline 

Hosting a family gathering when a child suddenly starts screaming and crying over a toy can be very stressful for parents. The whole room falls silent, and everyone looks at the parent. Feeling embarrassed and anxious, the parent may quickly