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MP Government Makes Mental Health Awareness Compulsory for College Freshers

Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state to integrate mandatory mental health awareness into college induction programmes, signalling a shift towards preventive student well-being. The transition from school to college is often described as an exciting new chapter. However, for many students,

Positive Self Help

The Neuroscience of Devotion 

Why does it feel like, after an extended period of intense prayer, a person may appear calmer, feel stronger or sense a connection with something much larger than themselves sometimes? Millions of people from different cultures and religions meditate, chant,

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The Science of Yoga and Trauma

Trauma is not just in the mind. It resides in the body- it lives in a racing heart, it lives in a tight chest, it lives in a startled response that is triggered by the tiniest sound, it lives in

Life Style

Selling the Past: The Psychology of Nostalgia in Marketing and Politics

In April 2020, India experienced and adjusted to a sudden, nationwide pandemic lockdown. Rather than watching the modern high-budget streaming shows, over 77 million citizens tuned their television screens to watch a re-run of the 1987 serial: Ramayan. Data collected by the

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Eco-Anxiety and the Brain: What happens to the Amygdala during Eco-Anxiety?

One would think that the very idea of waking up every morning feeling the tension would not be so severe, except it isn’t from a personal crisis: it could be wildfires burning on another continent, warnings of flooding in a city

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The Construction of Emotion: Are Feelings Born or Made?

Imagine you’re about to step onto a stage for your presentation and suddenly your heart is pounding, your palms are sweating, and you’re breathing rapidly. Is it fear? Or is it also excitement?  Most of us seem to believe that

Health

The Cognitive Reserve: The Exact Psychological Habits That Shield the Brain From Dementia 

Have you ever seen an elderly individual in your area solving puzzles, playing Sudoku, or remembering every birthdate? Whereas some just struggle to even remember minor details or have gradually started forgetting things they used to remember. Although ageing affects

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Namita Thapar Says Learning to Say “No” Is Key to Better Mental Health

Renowned entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar has initiated a much-needed, nationwide discussion on social media about the grave physical, psychological, and emotional implications of chronic people-pleasing. The Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, in his digital video message,

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When Revenge Feels Like Justice: The Psychology of Emotional Hurt

Ever wondered why some individuals invest their time in seeking revenge? Why do they have to make sure that justice is served immediately? Human emotions are complex. Understanding and managing them is indeed a task. Human emotions lie on a

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Mothers Need Care Too: Reframing Maternal Mental Health 

When a baby arrives, a flurry of relatives and friends are concerned with providing necessary care such as feeding schedules, vaccination charts, milestones, and school admissions; however, no one seems to ask the mother herself if she is emotionally surviving this