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Positive Self Help

The Unheard Plight of Caregivers

A caregiver is an individual that is responsible for providing physical, mental, emotional & financial support to family members who are chronically Ill or disabled. Caregiving is a role that no one is prepared for because no one can predict

News

23-year-long study shows teenage loneliness increases adult mental illness risk by 20%

Cambridge University conducted research over two decades on 2600 Norwegian participants to understand how loneliness in adolescence can increase the possibility of mental disorders like depression and psychosis in adulthood.  Loneliness vs being alone: Loneliness is an emotional state of

Positive Self Help

How a Mother’s Stress Impacts the Fetus

According to Assistant Professor, Padma Sri Lekha P, “The mothers’ stress has a significant impact on the fetus. A few ways the stress can be reduced is through mindfulness practices and journaling. The simple mindfulness practices as just observing the

News Research

Study Uncovers How Practice Shapes New Memory Pathways in the Brain

Dr. Arash Bellafard, project scientist at University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences or UCLA recently published a study on repetitive practice in the journal Nature in collaboration with Dr. Alipasha Vaziri’s group from Rockefeller University. The study revealed

Motivation

Psychology Behind Perseverance

“There’s always gonna be another mountain, I’m always gonna wanna make it move. There’s always gonna be an uphill battle, sometimes I’m gonna have to lose”. These famous lyrics from the popular Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” discuss how there

Awareness

The Growing Trend of Self-Diagnosing in Mental Health

Key Points: At present, the use of the internet and social media is increasing for people to detect and diagnose their mental health problems. This is a definite change from the old situation when experts were the only ones with

Education

Master the Art of Research: Topics and Tips for Your Psychology Paper

Writing a psychology research paper is a journey through the depths of human behaviour and mental processes. Therefore, choosing psychology research topics is crucial for a compelling paper. Before diving into your research proposal, a thorough investigation of journal databases

Therapy

The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy

Online therapy is a name given to psychotherapy or counselling that is conducted over the Internet. Online therapy involves providing counselling or psychotherapy services via the Internet. This allows individuals to connect with therapists or counsellors through communication channels such,

Positive

Mother’s Day: Why is Mother’s Love Unconditional?

Mother’s Day is around the corner with the worldwide celebration on the 12th of May to take a day out to recognize all the efforts that our mother put for us with selfless and unconditional love. With many people planning

Technology

Experts Reveal The Psychology behind Dating App Addiction

The world is a small place and this has also influenced how people find their romantic partner. There was a time when people got married only to people near their locality, with advancements in transportation, we were allowed to travel