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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

Awareness

“Am I Helping or Just Listening?” When Peer Support Starts to Drain You

There have been a number of times when individuals find themselves becoming damsels in distress. And during those moments, they have leaned on a “therapist friend“, their knight in shining armour. The one who always picks up their calls, offers

Education Therapy

Projective Tests in Child Psychology

Projective Tests are tools of evaluation used to explore the underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious motivations, and personality characteristics in children. In these tests, children are presented with ambiguous or unstructured stimuli that encourage the child to respond in a manner

Education

Perfectionism in Academia: When ‘Doing Your Best’ Never Feels Enough

Academia has long had its roots in being explorative, hardcore, where perfectionism cuts. A doctorate, like a PhD, can be a lot to take on, to study and get a grip of in itself (Patricio, 2020). However, the competitive nature

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How Quickly Does EMDR Work?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a highly effective and well-researched psychotherapy for a wide range of issues that people face today. Although it was first developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is now a go-to treatment