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Technology

The Risk of Misinformation: Who Gets to Talk About Mental Health Online?

In recent years, the debate about mental health has increased significantly across digital platforms, indicating a greater recognition of its importance in our overall well-being. Mental health awareness has grown into a significant public health concern, sparking discussions that extend beyond

Self Help

How the Brain Constructs Our Sense of Self 

What does it mean to be “you”? Is it the body you inhabit, the voice in your head, your memories or something deeper, more elusive? The sense of self, while feeling natural and seamless, is actually the product of an

Awareness Education

The Role of Resilience Programs in Schools

In today’s world, people are becoming more competent and hardworking, as a result, increased stress and challenging situations, such as exam pressure, competition for top ranks, social challenges, and other academic stress. Schools are not only centres of growth but

Therapy

Disability-Affirmative Therapy

Disability-Affirmative Therapy (D-AT) is about providing people with disabilities a safe space to share their experiences and their take on disability, and how they are tackling this in various aspects of their lives. It also addresses the biases, prejudices, discrimination,

Life Style

Why You Feel Sluggish Mid-Year and How to Boost Your Motivation  

As the calendar turns to June-July, many people experience a distinct drop in energy and excitement. This phenomenon is known as the “mid-year slump”, which is characterised by low motivation, performance, and innovation. Understanding the underlying psychological principles and executing

Therapy

The Psychologist’s Role: A Guide, Not an Advice-Giver — A Clinical and Ethical View

Many people think psychologists are like wise gurus who simply tell you what to do to fix your problems. Thanks to movies and TV, the idea of a therapist saying, “You should do this,” has become quite common. But in

Awareness

Medical v/s Social Model of Disability: Understanding Disability from Two Perspectives 

What if the main thing preventing someone from having a fulfilling life is how society reacts, rather than the person’s disability? “Disability” has many meanings defined by experts and groups (Haegele & Hodge, 2016). According to the International Classification of Functioning,

Awareness

Coping or Escaping? Social Media as a Coping  Mechanism  

Ever caught yourself scrolling listlessly through Instagram after a frustrating day, laughing at TikTok to forget a pending deadline, or ranting on Twitter about a difficult morning? You’re not alone. In a time where our phones are essentially part of

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When Fear Keeps Us from Getting Help: The Overlooked Cost of Medical and Dental Fear

It often starts with something small. A sore tooth. A strange ache. A checkup overdue by a few months. You mean to make the call, but you keep putting it off. The pain lingers, but the anxiety surrounding the visit

News

Millennials and Gen Z Power $6.32 Trillion Wellness Market Boom

Many people in the Millennial and Gen Z generations are prioritising physical activity and consuming more products and services of the wellness industry. From gym membership to skin care products, individuals are spending their expenses on items that support wellness.