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Effective Bullying Interventions in Schools 

As a teacher, have you noticed students consistently excluding one particular student, whether in group activities, lunch, or playtime? Have you heard hurtful name-calling or mocking laughter echoed in a school hallway? Have you noticed a student who sits alone

Awareness Pets

Animal Rehabilitation Psychology: Training Techniques for Stress-Free Pets

We have often heard terms like a rehabilitation centre, along with terms like the animal whisperer, the dog or even lion whisperer and so on. While looking at it from the outside, it can feel like some sort of magic

Education

Attendance vs. Attention: Why Compulsory Attendance Doesn’t Guarantee Real Learning 

Meera doesn’t understand her teacher’s classes. She sits through the entire class staring blankly at the board, half trying to listen and make sense of things, while half zoned out. She wants to take up some additional tuition from other

Awareness Education

Psychology-Driven Classroom Management Strategies

Classrooms today are more than just spaces for teaching and learning; they are dynamic environments filled with chaotic interactions, diverse needs, distinct learning styles,  and many unseen challenges. Improper management of such classrooms can result in disruptive and inefficient learning sessions,

Social

Marching Minds: How Schools Prioritise Obedience Over Empathy

It has always been thought that education is a means of creating citizens who are critical, ethical, and compassionate. But in much of the world, educational systems more closely resemble autocratic states that are more concerned with compliance, obedience, and

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The Psychology of Hope Effect: How Prayers and Spiritual Rituals Help People Cope 

In times of uncertainty, loss, hardship, or crisis, people tend to turn towards anchors that help steady their emotional imbalance. Many people throughout history and across different cultures have turned to spirituality for comfort. This may involve aspects of religious

Industrial

Cancel Culture: Accountability or Modern-Day Public Shaming?

Say “cancel culture” in a room and you’ll probably get a dozen reactions at once. For some, it’s the internet finally holding people accountable. For others, it’s more like an angry mob with no interest in hearing the other side.

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Safeguarding Patient Privacy in Mental Health: Why HIPAA Compliance Matters More Than Ever

Good mental health care lies in patient privacy. When an individual appears before a therapist or a counsellor, he/she is exposing some of the most intimate and delicate aspects of his/her life.  They entrust all of their thoughts, anxieties and

Awareness Self Help

When You Love Psychology But Burnout Hits: Understanding Academic Fatigue and How to Reignite Your Passion

A lot of students dive into psychology because, let’s be honest, the human mind is fascinating. Who doesn’t want to understand why people do what they do? At first, it feels exciting. You’re learning about personality, behaviour, even the quirky

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Why Mental Health Care Still Doesn’t Reach Rural Minority Communities

India, a developing nation, finds itself battling a mental health crisis. Owing to the growing population’s burden of mental health issues, which can not be addressed with the limited resources available (Meghrajani et al., 2023). One might argue that advancements