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Positive Research

Can you Survive the ‘Cue’ test?

Have you ever wondered why we’re drawn to the sweet voices of children or the innocent things they say in their playful ways? Is it simply their cuteness that captivates us, or could there be a deeper, perhaps evolutionary, explanation

Awareness

10 Tips for dealing with Embarrassment

An embarrassing situation makes us feel ashamed or shy of ourselves either for doing something knowingly or unknowingly. It is a feeling of discomfort, making us self-conscious about how we are perceived by others. Almost all of us have embarrassed

Therapy

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy is a new, structured treatment approach for people diagnosed with mood disorders, focusing particularly on bipolar disorder. In designing ISRT, Dr Ellen Frank and colleagues take aspects of interpersonal therapy combined with stabilizing daily routines

Self Help

Is Crying Really Good for You?

Crying as a bodily response is something we are all familiar with. At some point in our lives, we’ve all shed tears here and there, cried over either an exam or a break-up or might have lost a grandparent, whether

Awareness

10 Tips to help people with ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is marked by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that inhibit the functioning or development of an individual. Common symptoms include failure to sustain attention in tasks, impulsivity and hyperactivity.  These must be present for at

Health

How is Sex Addiction Treated ?

Sex addiction is a compulsive behaviour involving overwhelming desires to engage in sexual activity that interferes with daily life, relationships, and responsibilities. People develop sex addiction with easy misunderstanding and, with the power of stigma, this addiction seems as destructive

Awareness Self Help

Recognizing and Overcoming the Overthinking Trap

Feeling stuck in a vicious circle of rotten thoughts and worries? Hearing conversations play like recorded tapes in your head, dwelling on past mistakes, and worrying about the future? Then do not be afraid you are not alone. Overthinking stands

Relationship

What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Partner’s Friends

Relationships are complex as they not only involve forming romantic feelings for a person but also navigating different social dynamics around them. This process makes the formation of a relationship an arduous process. One of the most common hurdles romantic

Awareness Technology

Understanding Technology’s Impact on Mental Health

In recent years, technology has overtaken and transformed various aspects of life. Technology has both positive and negative impacts. It is in our hands how we utilize it properly. While the technology brings various benefits like connectivity across distances, facilitates

Relationship

The Psychology Behind Long-Distance Relationships

Distance makes the heart grow fonder. We have all heard this phrase and believed in it, and why not? It provides a positive outlook on an otherwise difficult situation. The idea is that when we miss a person, we realize