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Parenting

The “Ideal Son” Trap: How Family Expectations Shape Mental Health

In Indian and broadly Asian families, the image of an “ideal son” or “ideal child” develops early on. It can be considered a blend of academic excellence, professional success, filial obedience, and future leadership. Children, particularly sons, learn over time

Social

How Patriarchal Norms Shape the Male Identity Crisis

Every generation, young boys are handed an invisible script, a list of expectations, mannerisms, and goals long before they have a chance to question if it suits them. Be tough, don’t cry, be the provider, stay silent, assert control, don’t

Relationship

Why ‘Fixing’ Your Partner Could Break the Relationship

We’ve all watched it unfold on the screen. One character, on the verge of giving up on life, has an encounter with someone new who fills them with unwavering love, and everything’s rosy again. It’s the standard love story; love

Industrial

The Silent Mental Health Crisis Among Migrant Workers

Every day, a large number of people move to other nations or cities in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Many are employed as caretakers, construction workers, housemaids, or street vendors, all of whom are

Awareness

Racing Thoughts: What to Do When Your Mind Is Racing 

Do your thoughts come like train compartments, one after another? Things occur in the mind related to any segment of life, from your mistakes to your achievements, from gossip to introspection. There is no limit to churning their mind with

Awareness

How Much Can Your Heart Take Before Burnout Takes Its Toll?

It’s likely that you have heard someone say, “I’m burnt out,” or perhaps you have said it yourself. However, burnout is more than a quick state of exhaustion or lack of motivation. Your heart is listening to this full-body warning

Awareness Parenting

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,

Awareness

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

Positive

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

News

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