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Digital Insomnia: Why the Brain Refuses to Shut Down at Night

In 2019, researchers discovered that 72% of individuals use their cellphones in their rooms. Furthermore, 56% of those surveyed admitted to checking their phones within half an hour of their intended sleep time (American Psychological Association, 2020). The consequence is

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Fake Therapists Threaten India’s Mental Health 

More Indians than ever before are seeking therapy and psychological treatment as discussions about mental health grow more widespread. Alongside this increased awareness, however, professionals are expressing alarm about a concerning trend: the increase in unqualified people posing as therapists

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Raising Kids in a Digital World: How Screen Time Affects Children’s Health and Development

Children today spend, on average, nearly five hours a day in front of screens (apart from school work) according to the statistics. This figure is even higher for teens (Rideout &  Robb, 2019). Whether they’re using tablets, smartphones, gaming systems, or

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Beyond Betrayal: Understanding the Mental Health Factors Behind Affairs

An analysis of the mental and interpersonal factors that support infidelity, its implications that go beyond the relationship, and what clinical studies recognise as the basis for avoidance and repair.  Imagine a couple who, on most observable measures, seem to

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The Gender Gap in Research: How Women and LGBTQ+ Communities Have Been Overlooked

Imagine you are invited to a room only to remain unnoticed for more than an hour. You are sitting back patiently and waiting to be seen, addressed or at least experience the feeling of inclusivity. Over time, the silence begins

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Pride Month 2026: Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights

What began as a movement against discrimination has grown into a global celebration of identity, equality, and human rights. Every June, Pride Month is observed across the world to honour the history, achievements, and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community

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Why Smart People succeed the least by asking for help: The psychology of avoidance

Certainly, there is a bit of “irony” in the relationship between intelligence and help-seeking. The better someone is at problem-solving, creating arguments, and solving problems on their own, the more likely they are to use that same skill to rationalize/convince

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Through the Mind: What Cognitive Science Has to Say on Sexual Fantasy

This article looks at cognitive science and psychological studies that tell us about sexual fantasy, why culture views the issue as unwanted, what shame causes in the body, and why discourse that many people fear having might matter beyond what

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The Mental Load of Medicare: Decision Fatigue in Later Life and How to Reduce It

People bring up issues of financial stress in ageing often enough, but they ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects of the decisions that come with it. Which issue better represents that than Medicare? For many seniors, they put the bulk

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: How ADHD and Autism Can Drive Innovation

Up until recently, the typical workplace assumed that everyone should act, think, and speak the same way. Workers diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and  autism were taught to mask their behaviours to be considered “professional.” Masking is a practice that consists