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Therapy

Can Therapy Make You Worse? Signs, Statistics, and What to Watch Out For

That knot in Ananya’s stomach every Tuesday afternoon is still fresh in her memory. It was a day of therapy with Dr Mitchell. Every appointment left her feeling worse, not better. After struggling through it for eight months, the truth

Education

Understanding Objective, Semi-Projective, and Projective Tests in Psychology

Psychological testing has its beginnings during the ancient world, particularly the Chinese imperial examination system of circa 2200 B.C., which tested candidates’ knowledge in the areas of governance and law (History of Psychological Testing, 2025). But it was in the

Life Style Social

Stress and Emotional Regulation in Reality TV Show Environments

Isn’t it fun to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, sit back on the couch and drift off into a whole other world of reality TV shows? A world og glitz and glamour where individuals with

Awareness

The Psychology of Social Isolation and Its Impact on Mental Health

We’ve all heard the popular saying, “Humans are social animals”. We, by nature, crave interactions with others. In fact, we are dependent on these interactions for our survival. However, there are a large number of individuals who are unable to enjoy

Awareness

Silent Danger: How Passive Smoking Harms Children’s Mental Health and Development

Passive smoking, or secondhand smoke (SHS), is often dismissed as a nuisance, but for children, it is a silent killer. It quietly infiltrates their homes and minds. While the physical damages and effects of SHS are well-documented, its psychological impacts

Life Style Social

Behind the Spotlight: How Reality TV Impacts Child Stars’ Mental Health

Behind the cloak of fame, there lies an unseen agony, especially for child reality stars entering their turn in front of the camera before they have the time to fully understand the repercussions. While millions watch for the entertainment factor,

Health

Inside the ADHD Brain: A Neuroscientific Perspective

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is far more than a collection of “behaviour problems.” It’s an intricate neurodevelopmental disorder with profound, deep roots in particular differences in brain form and functioning. American Psychological Association defines ADHD as a behavioral syndrome characterized by

Industrial

How Workplace Loneliness Impacts Mental Health

Water-water everywhere and not a single drop to drink. That’s exactly what most modern employees feel in today’s working environment. They are surrounded by individuals who work similar functions to them, have similar backgrounds, and even share projects or working

Awareness Education

How the Amygdala Shapes Our Emotions and Behaviour

The limbic system is a complex array of brain structures responsible for extensive regulation of emotion, memory, and behaviour. Key structures include the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus. The amygdala plays a pivotal role in the processing of emotion in

Education

Genes and Human Behaviour: How DNA Shapes Emotions, Intelligence, and Resilience

Have you ever wondered why some people exude peace and others readily succumb to stress, or why a connection with some is immediate, while with others, not? Such fascinating variety in human experience is, in large measure, due to our