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Angelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Angelman Syndrome (AS) is most linked with genetic mutations of the UBE3A gene, located on chromosome 15, in the 15q11-q13 locus. The gene plays a role in neurodevelopment and has a parent-of-origin expression pattern. Maternal UBE3A is expressed in the

Health

Why the Brain Craves Novelty: The Neuropsychology Behind It

Human beings are naturally attracted to novelty, which in this context refers to something new or other than our everyday activities. This impulse is extremely biological and evolutionary, serving as a drive for learning and exploration. Novelty stimulates us to

Positive Self Help

The Psychology of Comparison: Building Self-Esteem Through Compassion

It’s late at night, and you’ve had a long, tiring, and uneventful day. You finally collapse onto your bed, scrolling through your phone, and you are hit with news of achievements: someone landing a job, others travelling without a care,

Health

The Role of the India Autism Centre in Making Health Coverage a Reality

For decades, families of individuals with autism and related disorders have been fighting a silent battle, bearing not only the challenges of the condition itself but also the lack of support from any public health institutions.  While there are many

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Does Language Shape Our Emotional Worldview? 

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1922), a well-renowned philosopher, once said, “The limits of my  language mean the limits of the world.” This simple yet profound quote represents a compelling notion of how language influences individuals’ experiences of the world. Language is more

Education Parenting

Family Expectations and the Emotional Burden of Doctoral Life

Doctoral research is normally thought of as a lofty and mentally stimulating endeavour. But beneath the mental ideal lies a collection of personal and social weights which doctoral students silently bear. Among them are the most significant marital expectations, familial

Parenting

The Psychology Behind Why Eldest Children Are Given More Responsibility

In some families and cultures, the eldest child (or firstborn) is responsible for “stepping up” and managing the younger siblings, providing an example to emulate, maintaining the household, and even acting as a young parent. This can build maturity and

Therapy

The Psychology of Rejection Therapy

Rejection is a normal, hurtful situation that elicits emotional pain, self-doubt, and even social banishment. For the majority, the fear of rejection becomes such an immobilising force that it bars personal development, whether in social affairs, the workplace, or artistic

Positive Therapy

What Makes a Good Therapist: Beyond qualifications

When Rahim finally decided to see a therapist, he made sure the therapist had the best degrees, good reviews, and more than 5 years of experience. But after a few sessions, he didn’t feel right. Despite qualifications, he didn’t feel