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Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Our Behavior?

For centuries, the moon and how its phases influence human behaviour have been a talk. In earlier days, people believed that certain phases of the moon could make individuals more or less aggressive. It was then the term “lunacy” originated

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What Catastrophizing Does to Your Mind—and How to Stop It

Catastrophizing is a process where an individual experiences a cognitive distortion of magnifying negative thoughts, worries or anxieties. Individuals often blow negative thinking out of proportion or minimize the importance of positive entities. They interpret minor incidents as major setbacks

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Group Therapy: Choosing Between Formats to Find Your Best Fit

When people think of therapy, they tend to imagine one person and one therapist, yet group therapy is often as effective, brings advantages, and costs less. Finding and deciding to join a group therapy is a big and often exciting step,

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Foot-In-The-Door: The Psychology Behind Starting Small for Bigger Gains

When you were a kid, how did you convince your parents to have a sleepover party or to buy you a phone or bicycle? How did you request it? Did it work out? Here’s one interesting technique to get your

Relationship

Can Two Introverts be in Love? 

The statement “introverts prefer to be alone”, often leads to the common misconception that introverts avoid relationships. However, craving solitude does not equate to isolation. For introverts, the choice to be alone is often about self-reflection and inner peace, factors

Education

The Approach Of Cognitive Psychology And Its Role In Mental Health

Cognitive Psychology is a branch of psychology that studies and focuses on internal mental processes, how everything works inside our brain, like how we think, memorize, and perceive the world, how we pay attention to particular things and ignore the

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Relative Deprivation Theory

Relative deprivation theory is in the psychological and sociological area of study. It examines the feeling of deprivation a person experiences if they believe they are deprived in comparison with others, yet the same person may be considered relatively well-off

Health

The Long-Term Effects of Untreated Mental Illness

Mental illness is a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting millions. Though many receive some form of treatment, an even larger number fail to get the care they need. The effects of untreated mental illness can be very significant and

Life Style

Why Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Are the Ancient Guide to Mental Clarity We Need Today

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are the ancient yogic road map to enlightened living and a calm mind. Even though these teachings date back thousands of years, they are still incredibly applicable to psychology today, particularly when it comes to comprehending the

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The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma: More Than Just Cosmic Justice

“What goes around comes around”- this oft-repeated wisdom captures humanity’s persistent belief in cosmic justice. Karma, the ancient Indian concept that our actions create corresponding effects, runs far deeper than simple retribution. It represents a sophisticated understanding of causality, consciousness