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Social Media’s Role in Redefining Personal and Societal Values

Social networking sites have a profound impact on society today, directly remodelling individual and societal value systems with the help of intricate psychological processes and continuous online exposure (van Dijck et al., 2018). The remodelling is undertaken at levels of personal

Positive Self Help

ISKCON & the Mind: How Spiritual Practices Shape Well-being

For many people,  the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) represents more than a religious movement; it is a lifestyle that is deeply rooted in devotion, discipline, and an activity of inner peace, but how do these spiritual practices impact

Positive Self Help

Self-Regulation Through Reading: Can Books Calm the Anxious Mind? 

In a time of digital burnout and anxiety, reading a book can be one of the most extraordinary kinds of self-care. Reading is a restorative cognitive activity that provides a moment of calm without digital engagement, calms the nervous system,

Awareness Self Help

Too Many Dreams, Too Little Direction: How ADHD Impacts Career Decisions and Growth

Making career choices can be hard for people with ADHD, and these choices really affect how they feel about themselves. Acting without thinking can cause quick decisions. Trouble with planning and focus makes it hard to compare options, which can

Relationship Social

Why We Feel Close to People We’ll Never Meet: Parasocial Relationships Explained

In an age when media consumption defines daily patterns, parasocial experience is becoming the new standard. Parasocial relationships are one-way emotional attachments people have with media personalities—celebrities, influencers, fictional characters, or even podcasters—without even having any interaction with them. The

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Beyond Blood: How Chosen Families Strengthen Mental Health in Trans Lives

We often assume that a family is defined by blood relations, but shouldn’t it be defined by those individuals who offer unconditional love, support, security, and the simple freedom to be who you truly are? For many within the LGBTQ

Awareness

Mortality and Meaning: Does the Fear of Death Make Life More Meaningful?

While death is a universal reality, the finiteness of death gives human life meaning. The fear of death is not irrational, and it is not simply a hurdle to overcome; it serves a deep existential meaning. There is a long

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Why Gen Z Is Ditching Traditional Indian Serials for OTT Platforms

Each new generation has its own worldview, often expressed through the media it watches.  Television, once the great unifier of India, did the trick. Every evening, families would get together to watch stories that reflected their daily experiences and promoted

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The Psychological Impact of Parental Fights on Children

Prolonged and acute parental conflict can be devastating psychologically to children. When there is fighting between parents, they are at risk of depression, anxiety, behavioural disorders, and poor social relationships. The children can be insecure or believed to have caused