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Recognizing Cognitive Biases in Mental Health Diagnosis

Imagine sitting in the office of a therapist, feeling vulnerable and open, ready to receive help and healing, to receive a diagnosis that doesn’t quite capture your experience. That discrepancy is sometimes more than a matter of misunderstanding; it might

Awareness

The Role of Theory of Mind in Autism Spectrum Development

Theory of Mind (ToM), a concept in brain and behavioural sciences, refers to one’s ability to accurately understand people as mental beings and their respective mental states. It includes recognising the fact that there are minds out there besides one’s

Parenting

Parenting Styles and Moral Development in Early Childhood

A child’s mind is like wet clay, ready to be shaped by the slightest impact. Every touch leaves an imprint on a child’s mind. One learns the foundations of everything, from their desires to their Morals, in these early phases

Self Help

Is Your Coping Style Making You Mentally Strong or Just Surviving?

Did you notice that each of your friends tackles board exam stress differently? Everybody has learnt different coping style to stand up to adversity. That difference not only defines what approach has been taken but also how much mental strength

Motivation

Motivational Interviewing: Where Change Starts within a Conversation 

Change is hard, we all know the feeling of wanting to make something better, to quit smoking, to eat healthily, to come to therapy, but being unable to break out of old habits. The problem isn’t necessarily “how do I

Health

Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model in Modern Mental Health Practice

Picture yourself entering a clinic with chronic anxiety. Rather than simply writing out medication, your clinician inquires about your family history, emotional state, social circumstances, and even your daily habits. This holistic approach reflects the biopsychosocial model—a revolutionary model that

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

Education

What Can Psychology Learn from Neuroscience – and Vice Versa? 

Imagine being able to unlock the codes of human Behaviour not just through observation and introspection but by inspecting in close-up the neural circuits that govern our minds, emotions, and behaviours. This is the promise of the interdisciplinary collaboration between

Education

Is Psychology a Science, an Art, or a Philosophy? 

Psychology is one of those captivating disciplines that occupies the intersection of several different domains. If you’ve ever been curious as to whether psychology is a science, an art, or a philosophy, then you’re in good company. It’s a query

Awareness Education

Jungian Archetypes and The Universal Patterns of the Psyche

Carl Gustav Jung, the father of analytical psychology, arguably played the most significant role in expanding our conception of the unconscious. Building upon the ideas of Sigmund Freud, Jung provided us a framework of psyche that conceptualised a deeper level