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Online Master’s Degrees in Counseling Psychology: A New Frontier for Mental Health Professionals

The mental health field is rapidly transitioning, and with it, the demand for qualified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, employment for mental health counselors continues to be projected to grow 23% from 2020 to 2030, much

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1st Annual Conference on Advancing Mental Health through Contemporary Psychological Approaches

Association for Psychological Sciences and Practice (APSP), India, has announced its first annual conference on the theme “Advancing Mental Health through Contemporary Psychological Approaches” being held on 13th & 14th March 2026. The venue of the conference is offline at Manonmaniam

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The Psychology Behind Sugar Cravings: Why Sugar Feels So Addictive to the Brain

After we’ve had our fill of food, many of us still look to satisfy our sweet tooth. Not because your body needs energy. But because something inside you insists that just a little sugar will make everything feel better. Few people have

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The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Public Psychological Services

According to new data by the WHO, more than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, and the number is constantly rising. These problems are prevalent across various age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, geographical regions and distinct cultures. With the

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Why Life Skills Matter in Education?

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to say no but somehow couldn’t and ended up being in an uncomfortable situation? Or has there been a situation where you felt anxious the whole day but couldn’t understand

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India’s First Mental Health Fellowship Program

The Punjab government, in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Mumbai and AlIMS Mohali, has launched a Mental Health Fellowship to strengthen substance abuse prevention. It’s a two-year fellowship that aims to train 35 professionals. The trainees

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What Families Can Expect from Online Intervention Planning for Addiction and Mental Health

Families often know something is wrong long before a loved one is ready for treatment. Online intervention planning offers a structured way to move from worry to action—without blame or pressure. Typically, the process includes a safety check, preparation calls

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Mastering Emotional Regulation: Techniques to Manage Stress and Improve Mental Health

Stress can be brought on by a variety of important factors, or stressors. The stress response is the result of the human brain using information gathered from previous or new behaviours in response to a perceived threat in the environment

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Why People Speak Loudly: The Psychology Behind a Loud Voice

Imagine you are outside in public, say a bus stop, when you suddenly hear a person’s voice drowning out all others. It is bold, loud, and booming over others. Despite them not using disrespectful words or tone, you might start

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Grieving on Pause: Why Some Minds Aren’t Ready to Mourn

It’s been about a year since Sakshi lost her grandmother. At first, she seemed fine, seeming to get over it quickly. If anything, she started getting more engaged in her classes, actively doing her homework, and continuously performing better than