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Positive

The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

Therapy

The Rise of Digital Therapy– Boon or Burnout?

Digital therapy and AI-supported treatments are revolutionising mental health care. These modern solutions are not just some fancy technology, but they do provide a real-life utility of enabling easier access to treatment, giving personalised assistance and perhaps even relieving the

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology Behind Doomscrolling

We often find ourselves browsing through headlines, and there it is, a burst of news filled with violence, wars, floods, political issues, economic downfall, financial burdens and more. It’s making you constantly anxious, but you simply can’t stop scrolling through

Awareness Self Help

When You Love Psychology But Burnout Hits: Understanding Academic Fatigue and How to Reignite Your Passion

A lot of students dive into psychology because, let’s be honest, the human mind is fascinating. Who doesn’t want to understand why people do what they do? At first, it feels exciting. You’re learning about personality, behaviour, even the quirky

Awareness

When School Doesn’t Feel Safe: The Real Impact of Microaggressions

In schools, harm does not always arrive in obvious packages. It can be quieter. Smaller. The kind of moments most people do not notice, a casual joke, a half-smile at the wrong time, or a remark like, “You’re really smart

Research

Direct and Indirect Experience in Dogs’ Evaluation of Human Behaviour

It is commonly taken for granted by dog owners that the dogs are able to discern the real nature of a human being. Reminiscences by word of mouth are that dogs behave differently with different people, so people conclude that

Motivation

The Psychology of Self-worth

Sarah, a 25-year-old, works as a marketing executive in the Nicolas company. She works from 9 am to 6 pm and doesn’t get enough leave. Even though she worked hard, she still feels low self-esteem and criticises herself, due to

Awareness

Why Mental Health Care Still Doesn’t Reach Rural Minority Communities

India, a developing nation, finds itself battling a mental health crisis. Owing to the growing population’s burden of mental health issues, which can not be addressed with the limited resources available (Meghrajani et al., 2023). One might argue that advancements

Education Therapy

Projective Tests in Child Psychology

Projective Tests are tools of evaluation used to explore the underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious motivations, and personality characteristics in children. In these tests, children are presented with ambiguous or unstructured stimuli that encourage the child to respond in a manner

Education

Perfectionism in Academia: When ‘Doing Your Best’ Never Feels Enough

Academia has long had its roots in being explorative, hardcore, where perfectionism cuts. A doctorate, like a PhD, can be a lot to take on, to study and get a grip of in itself (Patricio, 2020). However, the competitive nature