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The Subtle Ways GenZ Is Redefining Work Culture (Psychologists Weigh In)

Gen Z, commonly referred to as the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is the first truly digital generation. It is growing in an era shaped by many technological advances, economic uncertainty and high levels of mental health awareness. They

Awareness Self Help

How to Build Trust in Yourself After Betrayal: According to Psychologist

Betrayal may be explained as the violation of one’s trust and confidence to such an extent that it causes emotional distress. It tends to rupture the trust typically to the level that it can’t be mended easily once broken. It is

Life Style Self Help

Why we don’t like our Photos? : Self-Perception Psychology

Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and winced, thinking it doesn’t look like how you think you do? If so, you are not alone. Surprisingly enough, many of us do not love pictures of ourselves. From psychological bias

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Controversy Erupts Over Comedian’s Remarks on Deepika Padukone’s Depression on India’s Got Latent 

Deepika Padukone is a well-known celebrity who publicized her battle with depression. She went public and has been an advocate for mental health awareness. In 2015, she established the Live Love Laugh Foundation to demystify mental health in India. The

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Swedish Minister Bans Bananas on Official Visits Due to Rare Phobia

Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality, Paulina Brandberg, is seeking professional help for an unusual and rare phobia with a rather bizarre name: banana phobia. This phobia causes considerable discomfort when bananas are in one’s close vicinity. She experiences nausea, anxiety,

Awareness Self Help

How 6 Toxic Self-Care Trends Are Quietly Harming Your Well-Being

Over the past years, self-care has become a topic of once-niche discussion in mainstream culture. Social media is now replete with tips, routines, and products that claim to help make over your life and well-being. The self-care industry has empowered

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Social Comparison Theory

Social comparison theory is one of the important concepts and ideas advanced by psychologist Leon Festinger way back in 1954, explaining how human beings determine their sense of self-esteem, identity, and behaviour. According to social comparison theory, people compare themselves with

Health Parenting

The Role of Parental Involvement in Managing Virtual Autism

In the age of digitalization, screens are now an indispensable portion of everyday life, especially for young children. Virtual autism refers to autism-like symptoms that develop in children due to overexposure to digital devices. Unlike a cursory exposure to a

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How Seasonal Changes Affect Mental Health: Understanding Winter Blues and SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues” are common mental health issues linked to seasonal changes, particularly during winter. These conditions are more prevalent in higher latitudes where there is significantly less sunlight during winter months. Even in countries

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Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect