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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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Reactive Attachment Disorder? Causes, Symptoms, and Intervention

A child learns about love and trust from the relationship they share with their carer. The treatment they receive from their carer shapes how they view the world. However, when a child is neglected and abused, the sense of safety

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Anaesthesia Awareness Explained: When Patients Wake Up During Surgery

Imagine waking up in the middle of surgery. While your eyes remain closed, you hear the metal instruments snipping, snicking, and clinking! Your body is cut open; you know it, but can’t feel anything. Your conscious self feels encased in a rock. You

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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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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

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Inside India’s Suicide Crisis: Why Metro Cities Are Becoming Hubs of Despair

A dark truth is emerging from the major urban centres of India, which are turning into the unexpected epicentres of an escalating suicide crisis. New data reveals a dramatic rise in “deaths of despair” in very urbanised regions. The very

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Dehradun’s Silent Mental Health Crisis: Long Waits, High Costs Leave Thousands Without Support

There is a silent medical emergency taking place in Dehradun, with thousands of people silently suffering from psychological support shortages. In a recent reality check, it has been found that although the number of cases where anxiety, depression and distress

Awareness

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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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