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Awareness

From Pain to Hunger: The Complex Connection Between Trauma and Eating Disorders

“The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” – Carl Jung  The ABCs of Eating Disorders  Eating disorders are a complex group of mental illnesses impacting people from all walks. Here, the three main players are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia

Therapy

Therapist’s Genuineness

Research indicates that, the greater the degree of caring, prizing, accepting, and valuing the client, in a non-possessive way, the greater the chance that therapy will be successful (Corey, 1986). Psychology, during the formative years of education talks about the

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6 Inspirational Movies on Recovering from Psychological Disorders

Cinema has long been a powerful medium for shedding light on the human experiences particularly the struggles and triumphs of those battling with psychological disorders. Films that explore mental health not only raise awareness but also inspire and instill hope

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Cognitive Appraisal Theory: How Your Mind Shapes Your Emotions 

Let’s take a hypothetical situation: Imagine yourself walking alone in a dark street one evening. Suddenly, you begin to hear footsteps approaching very close to you. In such a situation , you might be getting nervous and frightened as your

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Top 10 Hollywood Movies That Explore Psychological Manipulation And Gaslighting 

Ever seen a film where you were left scratching your head asking what was real and what was not? Where the truth is so distorted that you’re being gaslighted right along with the characters? Welcome to psychological manipulation in films—where

Awareness

Second Innings of Life

The Seattle Longitudinal Study started in 1956, followed the mental abilities of 6,000 people. It’s the longest running study of its kind, with the same volunteers tested every seven years. Findings suggest that as you get older your intelligence gets

Industrial

The Scarcity Effect: How “Only a Few Left” Tricks Your Brain

Have you ever thought about how the final slice of pizza seems way tastier than the first ? Or how a limited time offer suddenly changes your perception from “I’ll think about it” to “I must have that right now!”?

Education

Loss Aversion: Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good? 

What a pleasure it would be to find 2000 rupee note on the street! Imagine now that you have lost 2000 rupee from your wallet. If that same amount were found, the remorse and frustration would probably outweigh the happiness.

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Why Horror Movies Can Be Therapeutic: The Psychology of Fear and Release

Do you like horror movies? Which is the last horror movie you watched? How was the experience? Some of you maybe very afraid of horror movies and avoid them. Others may take it as a challenge and watch them. Despite

Social

Psychology of Being the Black Sheep in the Family/Friends

You might have seen characters such as Wednesday Addams from “Wednesday” and Eric Forman from “That 70s’ Show,” who tend to differ from their existing social groups. They’re smart, clever, and funny in their ways, so they stand out. These