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Therapy

Choosing the Right Therapist: Red Flags You Should Never Ignore 

“I want to try therapy.” A statement that is so bold and requires umpteen amounts of courage to be said, especially in today’s society, therapy remains stigmatised to a great extent. But when one has taken the courage to opt

Health

Angelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Angelman Syndrome (AS) is most linked with genetic mutations of the UBE3A gene, located on chromosome 15, in the 15q11-q13 locus. The gene plays a role in neurodevelopment and has a parent-of-origin expression pattern. Maternal UBE3A is expressed in the

Health

The Role of the India Autism Centre in Making Health Coverage a Reality

For decades, families of individuals with autism and related disorders have been fighting a silent battle, bearing not only the challenges of the condition itself but also the lack of support from any public health institutions.  While there are many

Positive

Does Language Shape Our Emotional Worldview? 

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1922), a well-renowned philosopher, once said, “The limits of my  language mean the limits of the world.” This simple yet profound quote represents a compelling notion of how language influences individuals’ experiences of the world. Language is more

Parenting

The Psychology Behind Why Eldest Children Are Given More Responsibility

In some families and cultures, the eldest child (or firstborn) is responsible for “stepping up” and managing the younger siblings, providing an example to emulate, maintaining the household, and even acting as a young parent. This can build maturity and

Positive Therapy

What Makes a Good Therapist: Beyond qualifications

When Rahim finally decided to see a therapist, he made sure the therapist had the best degrees, good reviews, and more than 5 years of experience. But after a few sessions, he didn’t feel right. Despite qualifications, he didn’t feel

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Cultural Mourning: The Hidden Psychological Impact of Losing Heritage

Culture is an umbrella of shared customs, rituals, languages, art and more that empowers individuals with a sense of identity and helps make sense of the world around them. However, this framework is disintegrating for millions of people worldwide. The

Self Help

The Psychology of Self-Compassion: More powerful than self-esteem? 

We are often told that we are special and unique because we can do or achieve anything. That confidence is enough to get everything done. From a young age, our worth is attached to our achievements. An instance of this

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How to Overcome Exam Anxiety: Tips for Students

Exams often unsettle even steady learners during crucial weeks each term. The silent clock, racing thoughts, and clammy hands can turn bright classrooms into tense chambers. Most students seek reliable methods to calm nerves without losing sleep, strength, or joy,