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Behind the Strong Face: Why Men Fear Counselling and Suppress Emotions

A man sits in his car after work, staring at his phone for several minutes. He wants to book a counselling appointment, but instead he locks the screen and drives home silently. Nothing is visible in his life. He goes

Education

Alfred Adler’s Inferiority Complex: From Struggle to Strength

New psychological concepts seldom come about independently; they frequently originate from the personal experiences of the person developing them. This relates to Alfred Adler, one of the earlier forefathers of Psychology and the Father of Individual Psychology. For him, the

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The Psychology of “Teasing Back”: Reciprocity in Sarcasm 

Picture a Friday evening at a crowded dinner table. A group of lifelong friends are in mid-meal when Julian accidentally knocks over a glass of water, drenching the tablecloth. His friend Maya looks up from her pasta and quips, “Brilliant,

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Sarcasm as a Defence Mechanism: Psychology Behind Humour, Avoidance, and Emotional Protection

A friend mutters, “Nice job” after spilling the coffee on someone’s shirt. The remark sounds like a compliment, but the tonality of the statement makes it clear that it is sarcasm at its best. Sarcasm, as learned in figure of

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Masturbation as Stress Relief: Coping Mechanism or Emotional Escape?

Masturbation is a topic that is increasingly given a biopsychosocial perspective in the contemporary landscape of mental health. Although traditionally it belongs to the world of biology or personal pleasure, its use as a means of psychology is important. Self-stimulation,

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How Seasons Impact Mood: Understanding Winter Blues and Seasonal Depression

As the days are shortened and the temperature drops, many people experience a mood shift. They experience sadness, loneliness and even low energy. Why does this happen even when there is no visible change in the life conditions? Have you

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The Psychological Impact of Digital Socialisation on the Next Generation

The next generation is growing up in a world where they can communicate with people across the world in several ways, rather than through physical meetings.  They can use social media, online games, messaging apps and virtual classrooms to meet many

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New Study Links Designer Dog Crossbreeding to Increased Anxiety and Behavioural Issues  

A new study was conducted by Gina Bryson of the Royal Veterinary College, U.K., which provides plenty of new information for a cynophilist. The major focus of this research was on designer dogs that are created by intentionally breeding two different

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The Psychology Behind Reactive Abuse

It often begins with something small, a cutting remark, a deliberate provocation, or a nickname designed to sting. The person on the receiving end tries to hold it together. They remind themselves to stay composed, not give in, and to

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Gisele Pelicot Case: A Psychological Analysis of Marital Sexual Violence

In September 2024, a courtroom in France was at the centre of attention around the world as a 72-year-old grandmother named Gisele Pelicot, a grandmother herself, decided to make a remarkable choice from Mazan. She refused to be anonymous and