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Awareness Self Help

Model Mugging: Understanding the Freeze Response and Trauma-Informed Self-Defence

Imagine walking back home at night. You are in an alley, just a hundred metres away, and you will reach home. Suddenly, you slow down, there’s someone! Your heart paces faster, your palms sweat. Someone is behind you!  What should I

Awareness

The Gender Gap in Research: How Women and LGBTQ+ Communities Have Been Overlooked

Imagine you are invited to a room only to remain unnoticed for more than an hour. You are sitting back patiently and waiting to be seen, addressed or at least experience the feeling of inclusivity. Over time, the silence begins

Awareness

Through the Mind: What Cognitive Science Has to Say on Sexual Fantasy

This article looks at cognitive science and psychological studies that tell us about sexual fantasy, why culture views the issue as unwanted, what shame causes in the body, and why discourse that many people fear having might matter beyond what

Research

Brain Pathways Behind Nocebo Pain Responses Discovered in Recent Study

People’s expectations can shape how much pain they actually feel. The research looks at the nocebo effect, how negative expectations (fear, seeing others suffer, or past trauma) can make pain worse. This matters because such expectations change patients’ real experiences

Relationship

Breaking the Sacred Bond: Understanding India’s Fear of Divorce

Marriages in India are often celebrated as a festival with lights, music, rituals and blessings that promise ‘ a happily ever after’. But the real question is, does this happiness truly last for everyone? If not, then why does the

Psychologs eMagazine June 2026

This June 2026 issue of Psychologs Magazine explores the many ways culture, technology, relationships, and personal beliefs shape our psychological experiences. From cultural sensitivity in mental health services and faith-based resilience to the growing influence of anime, animated characters, and

Awareness

The Psychological Burden of Being the “Perfect Woman” in Modern Society

The expectations placed on women in today’s society are greater than those of men and have never been put on women before. This is the culture in which women are raised and believe that they must master the aspects of work,

Social

The Psychology Behind Relatable Celebrity: PR Strategy or Reality?

Do you have a favourite celebrity or social media influencer? If yes, then what do you think of them, and how do you feel when you scroll through their profiles or watch their interviews? Millions of people feel a deep

Awareness Self Help

The Wounded Self: How Self-Compassion Supports Emotional Healing

How many times have you said “I’m fine” while you are anything but? A student who can’t focus in class may label themselves ‘lazy’. A parent who yells at loved ones may condemn themselves for being ‘bad-tempered’. A young adult whose

Technology

Beyond the Synapse: The Future of Psychology Beyond AI and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Now imagine you cannot move or talk anymore, but thanks to a computer chip in your brain, you are able to communicate once more. Thanks to neurotechnologies,  such an image is becoming a reality, and the way we view the human