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Awareness Parenting

The Psychological Impact of Being a ‘Wanted’ or ‘Unwanted’ Child

Decades of research have been conducted to determine whether children born into unwanted or unplanned circumstances suffer from long-term psychological effects. Evidence continues to demonstrate that how a child is viewed and treated at birth can significantly impact their development,

Awareness

The Risks of Overdiagnosis or Self-Diagnosis in the Digital Age

Unexpectedly, more people use the Internet to find health-related information. According to a number of studies, 81.5% of American adults look up health-related information online. While some use the information as a guide to seek proper care, others use it

News

Evolution of Psychology as a Profession- A Timeline

Psychology has come a long way to become an established subject of science since its foundation in philosophy. An overview of this timeline demonstrates some of the most important events which have reconstructed psychology into the diverse science we know

Relationship

How Gen Z is Rewriting the Relationship Script

The world of love and relationships has never stayed the same for too long. Every new generation comes with new ideals, new expectations, and new forms of connection. But when it comes to Gen Z, there is something transformative. Gen Z

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Balancing Work, Life, and Mental Health: Practical Tips from Experts

With competition growing all the time in our hectic lifestyles, there is a requirement to fulfill the needs of one’s job, family, as well as their desires, hence little time may be left to take care of their mental health.

Relationship

I thought it was love – It was emotional abuse

Love is a complex, universal experience that is recognized across cultures. It can be patient, kind. It can be healing. Though, sometimes it may start to feel heavier later. Initially, things seem perfect and flawless; overly affectionate messages, continuous concern,

Social

Peer Connections and the Psychology of Belonging in Youth

When an adolescent steps into school, they are faced with maths, science, history, literature, and more, which aim to help them navigate the rest of their academic and career-based endeavours. However, this curriculum doesn’t prepare them to navigate the tempestuous

Therapy

The Impact of Risk and Protective Factors in Psychological assessments and interventions

Our mental health is shaped by a delicate balance between our strengths and weaknesses. The factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing mental health challenges are known as risk factors—such as trauma, poverty, and loneliness. In contrast, protective factors act

Self Help

The Restless Mind: Why the Brain Seeks Worry in the Absence of Threat

Understanding Worry: Definition and Context Worry: It’s something we all know, a fundamental human experience. Yet, when it becomes relentless, a constant focus on potential negative outcomes, it can spiral. While a touch of worry can certainly sharpen our awareness

Life Style

The Psychological Toll of Financial Instability on Freelancers 

The number of freelancers and other independent contractors all over the world has been soaring during the past few years: almost half of the population of workers are independent or freelance around the world (Forbes, 2023), and the workforce of freelancers