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Self Help

The Psychology Behind Inflation

To apprehend the intrinsic concept of inflation, it is important to consider the more complicated interplay between psychology and economics. In this paper, the author will step into the shoes of behavioral economists to investigate the deeply rooted psychological factors

Awareness

Despair to Hope: What a person infected with HIV needs?

Lakshmi, a 23-year-old married female with two little kids, met me when she just discovered that she is HIV positive. She was crying not because she was positive but because her husband, Maninder, left Lakshmi with the children at her

Awareness Health

7 Tips For Supporting Someone After Miscarriage

A couple rejoices after hearing the news of pregnancy and is always on the edge to do everything correctly. But it so happens sometimes that due to some unforeseen circumstances, they might experience a miscarriage. Miscarriage is the loss of

Self Help

Harmful Behaviours that are actually Trauma Response

Trauma has become a jargon these days as people on social media platforms are using it frequently not knowing the severity and the spectrum of traits it holds. A prevalent example of a traumatic event can be children being threatened

Crime Education

The Psychology Behind the Last Meal Requests of Criminals

The tradition to give the last meal requested by a condemned before execution person is a part not only of modern penology; this gesture should relate to a ritual enmeshed since human memory. For instance, in the history of food,

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Brain Activity during Jazz Improvisation in Musicians of Varying Skill Levels: Study

Have you ever found yourself involved in an activity with effortless attention and enjoyed the activity for the sheer sake of doing it? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, identified this enjoyable and focused state as “Flow” and defined it as ‘a state in

Education

A Guide to Trauma Response

In this context, the term “trauma” refers to occurrences that elicit powerful physiological and emotional reactions. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative, trauma happens when a person undergoes an emotionally

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Confusion

Confusion is a common problem among people. We all feel confused sometimes on various occasions like while studying you might be confused about the topic, or even the simple confusion in the morning about what to wear or what to

Health

Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD): Symptoms, Treatment and Diagnosis

A skewed sense of self and extreme, erratic emotions are symptoms of histrionic personality disorder (HPD). One definition of histrionic is “dramatic or theatrical”. “Individuals suffering with histrionic personality disorder have an inflated sense of self-worth that is based on

Technology

The Role of Cybersecurity in Mental Well-being

In today’s era where we are surrounded by various electronic gadgets and technological advances, these tools and accessibilities have become an essential part of our lives. These tools range from surveillance cameras at public places like parks and streets to