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Health Research

The Serotonin–Tinnitus Paradox: Can Antidepressants Make Tinnitus Worse?

A 47-Year-Old Male Adult with a History of Major Depression who was seeking out chronic low mood, anxiety and problems with sleep in 2019. He was then put on an SSRI by his psychiatrist before receiving treatment. The SSRI drugs

Awareness Parenting

When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

Positive Self Help

Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

Social

Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in

Self Help

Can Emotional Intelligence Protect You from Digital Burnout?

The average person today wakes up in the morning and all that they do is spend hours switching between screens, responding to messages across various digital platforms and often end the day scrolling through social media. Although digital technologies have

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology of Daydreaming: Understanding the Mind’s Internal Journey

A calm setting where someone sits by a window, gazing at the Greenery outside. Suddenly, they drift into their thoughts; their eyes stay open, but then they no longer see the view. This is daydreaming. Daydreaming is closely related to

Education Research

Who Was Alfred Binet? The Psychologist Who Created the First IQ Test

It’s widely believed that Albert Einstein had an IQ over 160. There’s just one problem: he never took an IQ test. That number is basically a guess someone made up after he died, trying to put a figure on his

Self Help

Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Better Mental Health and Resilience

Consider a time when something truly went wrong: a relationship ended, a job was lost, a health scare came down out of nowhere. How varied are the ways individuals deal with them? Everyone has a tendency to avoid any emotional state

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Crying in Public: What Psychology Says About Emotional Overload

Have you ever cried or seen someone crying in a public space? How do you respond when this happens? In most societies and families, people are taught that crying should be done privately, and one should show emotional restraint publicly.

Self Help

The Psychology of Surviving a Deserted Island

Imagine being on a ship for a vacation, enjoying a lovely sleep in your cabin. And suddenly, a violent storm hits the ship. The moment you regain your consciousness, you find yourself on a deserted island. Sounds like a horrible