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A New Step Toward Accessible Mental Healthcare: WHO Releases Self-Help Guide

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled an implementation guide that is intended to assist countries, organisations, and mental health professionals in increasing the uptake of psychological self-help interventions. This guide, which was published on June 1, 2026, is meant to

Research

Brain Pathways Behind Nocebo Pain Responses Discovered in Recent Study

People’s expectations can shape how much pain they actually feel. The research looks at the nocebo effect, how negative expectations (fear, seeing others suffer, or past trauma) can make pain worse. This matters because such expectations change patients’ real experiences

Awareness Health

Postpartum OCD(PPOCD) Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Effective Interventions

From conceiving to giving birth, the journey of parenting gives a feeling of absolute joy, happiness, worry and feelings of caution. Ever wondered why some parents are a bit more cautious about every tiny action regarding their baby? Or do

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Kerala’s Three-Day Menstrual Leave: A Major Step for Girls’ Mental Health and Education

There has long been an unwritten, excruciating ritual among school-going girls across India: hours of lessons endured alongside agonising cramps, frantic slips of sanitary pads up their sleeves during breaks, and the hope that they won’t leak until the last bell. Now

Awareness

The Psychological Burden of Being the “Perfect Woman” in Modern Society

The expectations placed on women in today’s society are greater than those of men and have never been put on women before. This is the culture in which women are raised and believe that they must master the aspects of work,

Awareness Self Help

The Wounded Self: How Self-Compassion Supports Emotional Healing

How many times have you said “I’m fine” while you are anything but? A student who can’t focus in class may label themselves ‘lazy’. A parent who yells at loved ones may condemn themselves for being ‘bad-tempered’. A young adult whose

Technology

Beyond the Synapse: The Future of Psychology Beyond AI and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Now imagine you cannot move or talk anymore, but thanks to a computer chip in your brain, you are able to communicate once more. Thanks to neurotechnologies,  such an image is becoming a reality, and the way we view the human

Education

Your Final Step Towards Success NIMHANS 2026, May 31

You all would have been geared up for the upcoming NIMHANS 2026 entrance examination that would be on 31st May. As the examination is just around the corner, here are the points to pause for a moment and remember that

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From IPL Glory to Mental Health Advocacy: Robin Uthappa Opens Up About His Darkest Struggles

Content Warning: This article contains discussion related to suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised. Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has increasingly spoken about the importance of mental health awareness in professional sports. Over the years, he

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Silent Mental Crisis: AIIMS Study Finds 1 in 6 Rural Teens Face Severe Psychological Stress

A pioneering study in association with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has revealed a huge but concealed public health crisis in the rural parts of the country. The vast research findings debunk the notion that psychological disorders are