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Education

The Psychology Behind English Superiority

In a classroom, two students (Raju and Ravi) presented their projects. Raju speaks English fluently with a good accent; Ravi speaks confidently in Hindi. The classmates were more impressed by Raju and appreciated him. The teacher also praises Raju, using

Positive

Caregiver Burnout and Fragile X: The Hidden Strain on Families

One of the genetic conditions that leads to developmental difficulties like learning challenges, behavioural troubles, and intellectual incapacity is Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome can potentially result in autism spectrum disorder (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). The

Industrial

Freelancing Isn’t Always Free: Mental Health Behind the Hustle

Freelance work-life is not a new term in the current market. In fact, for the sole motive of gaining experience and attaining practical exposure, people usually engage in freelancing more than a curated or internship opportunity. What comes then as

Awareness Health

When ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Adulthood

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been conceptualised as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development (APA, 2013). It used to be thought of as a childhood disorder, although now

Education

How Magazine Writing Enhances Academic Communication

Writing formal academic papers with extensive technical jargon is a task that PhD candidates often spend considerable time on. But when academics start contributing to magazines, particularly those that focus on mental health like Psychologs, they must learn how to simplify

Positive

Geriatric Grief: The Overlooked Emotion of Ageing

The geriatric population typically refers to the population above the age of 60- 65. Grief is commonly observed in this age group, who are especially vulnerable to it (Malik et al., 2021). With age comes a lot of responsibility, followed

Awareness

Trauma-Informed Approaches in Trans Mental Health

Trauma in psychology refers to an emotional response to a highly distressing event or a situation that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, which can lead to long-term negative effects. It can affect one’s sense of self and emotional range,

Awareness Social

How Chosen Families Support Trans Mental Health

The “chosen family” theory, developed by Weston (1991), refers to support systems created by LGBTQ+ individuals that are used as alternative families outside of conventional terms. These chosen families, comprising friends and members of the community, tend to arise due

Therapy

The Therapeutic Power of Play Media

The therapy world is expanding its horizon, which goes beyond the conventional approach to therapy, and that has offered many innovative options to heal emotional wounds. One of the ways used by therapists is to play media. It uses dolls,

Positive Self Help

When Positivity Becomes a Burden: Understanding Forced Optimism

Have you ever been in a room full of people right after receiving some news which has sent your thoughts into a complete disarray, and yet, not one person in the room could guess what you were experiencing? A moment