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Education

Why are people Scared of Clowns?

Phobia is a term used for a fear of objects, events, and deeply irrational things. This fear then causes hindrances and disruption in everyday functioning. Phobias can be about anything and everything. It is normally characterised as an anxiety disorder

Education

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome (IS) is a behavioural health issue characterized by high achievers doubting their own intelligence, abilities, or accomplishments. In this syndrome an individual is in the state where they feel well from outside but they are nervous and unsuccessful

Education

Crisis Management

When an individual is going through a crisis, they are likely to be in intense danger that requires immediate attention and resolution. Crisis Management involves effectively dealing with, and responding to any disaster that might occur, be it natural or

Social

The Psychology of Rescue

In a recent rescue operation that captivated the nation, 41 miners were successfully rescued from a collapsed tunnel in Uttrakhand. The spotlight not only illuminated the physical challenges of the operation, but also the workings of the human mind during

Life Style

The Psychology of Body Language

What Does Body Language Say About A Person Language is a tool for communication. When You intend to convey something to another person, you just say it. However, during interactions, verbal language is not the only mode of communication that

Life Style

Why Do People brag about Things?

WHY DO PEOPLE BRAG ABOUT THINGS? Neuroscientific and psychology research has recently paid a lot of attention to why people are so likely to brag. Also, scientists are now trying to figure out why we hate it so much when

Entertain

Barbie – A Psychological Overview of the Movie

Most of us would not have missed our chance to revisit our oldest childhood friends, “Barbie”, in theatres, some months back this year. The biggest movie box office clash that this year witnessed, was between Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher

Self Help

How to handle Grief?

Grief is experienced by each individual at any stage of life. It can be the loss of an animal, a close friend, or any family member. The stronger the bond the greater the amount of grief. After the pandemic, people

Awareness

Attention-Seeking Behaviour in Adults

We all want to be noticed and appreciated. But for some adults, the desire for validation, concern, or simple attention becomes extreme and disruptive. The compulsion to attract eyeballs can manifest in troubling ways – from manipulating friends to faking

Social

Caring for Someone with Mental Distress

Mental distress, or psychological distress, is a term used to describe a range of symptoms and signs of a person’s internal life, that are generally held to be disquieting, confusing or out of the ordinary. Mental distress can potentially lead