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The Psychological Impact of Being a ‘Wanted’ or ‘Unwanted’ Child

Decades of research have been conducted to determine whether children born into unwanted or unplanned circumstances suffer from long-term psychological effects. Evidence continues to demonstrate that how a child is viewed and treated at birth can significantly impact their development,

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The Risks of Overdiagnosis or Self-Diagnosis in the Digital Age

Unexpectedly, more people use the Internet to find health-related information. According to a number of studies, 81.5% of American adults look up health-related information online. While some use the information as a guide to seek proper care, others use it

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The Comfort of Familiarity: Psychological Safety in Places from Our Past

Does returning to a place you once lived in or even visited feel like a warm hug? The nostalgia and unspoken comfort of coming back ‘home’ can feel surreal. Amidst the chaos of a work-life balance, shifting and traveling for

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Evolution of Psychology as a Profession- A Timeline

Psychology has come a long way to become an established subject of science since its foundation in philosophy. An overview of this timeline demonstrates some of the most important events which have reconstructed psychology into the diverse science we know

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Are Multilingual Brains More Emotionally Intelligent? Cross-Cultural Language and Emotional Processing

Globalization is increasing rapidly. As a result, multilingualism is becoming more common around the world. This trend has raised new questions about the effects of speaking foreign languages on the human brain, not just cognitively, but emotionally as well. Emotional

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Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI) as a coping mechanism

Trigger Warning: The Article contains mention of suicide and can be distressing for some readers. Discussing how people cope with emotional pain isn’t always simple, particularly when those coping mechanisms entail self-harm. One of those behaviors that is frequently misinterpreted

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How Gen Z is Rewriting the Relationship Script

The world of love and relationships has never stayed the same for too long. Every new generation comes with new ideals, new expectations, and new forms of connection. But when it comes to Gen Z, there is something transformative. Gen Z

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Balancing Work, Life, and Mental Health: Practical Tips from Experts

With competition growing all the time in our hectic lifestyles, there is a requirement to fulfill the needs of one’s job, family, as well as their desires, hence little time may be left to take care of their mental health.

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I thought it was love – It was emotional abuse

Love is a complex, universal experience that is recognized across cultures. It can be patient, kind. It can be healing. Though, sometimes it may start to feel heavier later. Initially, things seem perfect and flawless; overly affectionate messages, continuous concern,

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The Impact of Risk and Protective Factors in Psychological assessments and interventions

Our mental health is shaped by a delicate balance between our strengths and weaknesses. The factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing mental health challenges are known as risk factors—such as trauma, poverty, and loneliness. In contrast, protective factors act