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Education

Cognitive Fatigue and Academic Performance in University Students with ADHD

Education is a widely recognised, powerful tool for society and for individuals. Neurodivergent students experience cognitive fatigue and impaired attention regulation, which are associated with poor academic performance and outcomes (Henning, Summerfeldt,& Parker, 2022). While attending classroom lectures and writing

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NIMHANS to Develop Adult Dyslexia Tests Within 3 Years, Supreme Court Informed

Recently, the Supreme Court has been informed that, at present. There are no adequately validated tests in India for the diagnosis of dyslexia and other learning disorders affecting adult populations. Most tests available today were developed for use in children,

Awareness

Therapy Trailblazers: Women Who Transformed Modern Mental Health Care

For centuries, the history of psychology was always told a story held in the closet as a gallery of “Great Men”, a lineage which stretches from Sigmund Freud’s Victorian couches to B.F. Skinner’s modern behavioural cages. But this story is not

Awareness

Trauma on Repeat: Why the Past Keeps Showing Up in the Present

Every human being has, at some point, had an experience where a smell, sound, or glance from a person causes a powerful emotional reaction that appears disproportionate to the circumstances. For many, this is not an accident; it is merely

Social

Why It’s Easier to Blame Than Take Responsibility: A Psychological Perspective

Why does it feel safer to blame, and do people feel discomfort with accountability? Why are people always blaming others? From childhood to adulthood, people find ways to escape from negative outcomes. When it comes to positive, ready to take credit. Failed

Awareness Motivation

Why Self-Esteem Matters: A Psychological Perspective on Mental Health

Self-esteem is the overall respect and value we have for ourselves. It influences how we think, feel, and relate to others. This is not only confidence and pride, but it is also one of the core components of mental health

Research

KCNQ2 Epilepsy: How Potassium Channel Location Impacts Brain Function

For the specific purpose of keeping the human brain in a calm state, there is a gene known as KCNQ2. It, in a way, acts as a brake upon the human brain and relaxes it, which helps in preventing neurons

Awareness Relationship

Understanding the Psychology Behind Kindness as a Threat

Kindness is said to be an act that is an integral part of being a human, but some people view this act of generosity as having hidden motives. Evaluating such hidden motives in concern shown by others stems from deep-rooted

Awareness

Denial or Defense? The Psychology Behind Why People Justify Addiction

The question of why people keep using drugs even though they know it may be harmful. For instance, someone may promise to quit after a negative experience, but then again find themselves returning to the same behaviour. Substance use is

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New Delhi: IHBAS Becomes Third Indian Institute to Offer Super-Speciality Course in Geriatric Mental Health

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 — The Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) has launched a DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Geriatric Mental Health, marking a historic change in the healthcare sector of India. The introduction of