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Self Help

Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: How our thinking traps us

We tend to think that our thoughts are the ones that modify our perceptions regarding the world around us. But in reality, our minds have systematic judgment errors known as cognitive distortions. These types of thoughts distort reality, affect our

Positive

The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

Life Style

The Spotlight Effect: Why You Think Everyone Notices Your Every Move

Everyone has their own share of awkward moments in public and often feels embarrassed for a long time, wondering what others thought of them. It is a common phenomenon to feel like everyone has their eyes on you and is

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology of Pattern Recognition 

Imagine a person who has spent a significant amount of time watching K-dramas. Without learning the languages, they may start to pick up some words. With the help of subtitles, they began understanding that ‘jin-jja?’ (진짜?) In Korean, it means

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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

Research

Language Parallels Between Hate Speech and Mental Disorder Forums

With the privileges brought by social media, it also brings with itself the dark side of the power of anonymity, instant access and availability. Misuse of such subtle powers has made social media a breeding ground for hateful and hate-inducing

Research

Direct and Indirect Experience in Dogs’ Evaluation of Human Behaviour

It is commonly taken for granted by dog owners that the dogs are able to discern the real nature of a human being. Reminiscences by word of mouth are that dogs behave differently with different people, so people conclude that

Awareness Education

The Real Struggles of Psychology Majors in India

Imagine this: a young student stands at a forked path, tasked with the decision of the subject of their choice to pursue for the foreseeable future. Very few will opt for the budding field of psychology. Those who choose to

Motivation

The Psychology of Self-worth

Sarah, a 25-year-old, works as a marketing executive in the Nicolas company. She works from 9 am to 6 pm and doesn’t get enough leave. Even though she worked hard, she still feels low self-esteem and criticises herself, due to

Awareness

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