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Jet-Lagged Minds: How Frequent Travel Disrupts Sleep, Mood, and Mental Clarity

Travel is one of the best ways to release stress, heal and feel more connected to oneself. It has always been romanticised for spiritual rejuvenation and peace. However, we often forget to pay attention to how too much travelling and jet lag

Awareness Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

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The Ideomotor Effect Explained: How Thoughts Influence Unconscious Movement

Have you ever experienced that you aim to complete your presentation for the project, you are also determined to do so, but suddenly, out of nowhere, you recall that your best friend posed a picture and looked amazing, and now,

Research

How PTSD Affects the Ageing Brain

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is usually understood as a mental health condition linked to trauma, fear, and emotional distress. However, this article highlights that PTSD may also be connected to how the brain ages. People with PTSD may show signs

Awareness Self Help

Why Chasing Achievement Leads to Burnout and Disconnection

Every morning, Ritu, a 27-year-old law student, wakes up before sunrise. Her schedule is packed: with back-to-back lectures, assignments, mock trials and bar examination preparation. She powers through her day with little sleep, fuelled by lots of caffeine and fear

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Applied Psychology in Action: Training Public Psychologists for Real-World Challenges

Mental health is becoming a hot topic of debate across homes, schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, and friend circles (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2021). The role of psychologists is crucial, as they share their knowledge and experiences, apply theory practically, and support people who

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The Psychology of Disconnection: Why True Relaxation Requires a Complete Digital Detox

You’re lying in bed, scrolling through your phone even though your eyes sting and your brain’s buzzing with notifications. It’s weird—every swipe feels like it should help you unwind, but honestly, the calm you crave just slips further away. True

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Cognitive Challenges in People with Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. Individuals may experience confusion, fear, and uncertainty about what is real. They may struggle to understand others, trust their own thoughts, or correctly interpret

Awareness Parenting

Sweet Trap: How High Sugar Diets Affect a Child’s Brain

Sugar is everywhere. It appears in breakfast cereals, hides in packaged snacks, and shines brightly from colourful wrappers in shops. Children are naturally drawn to it. They love the taste, enjoy the excitement it brings, and parents often give in

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Why We Judge People by Their Looks: Evolutionary Psychology Explained

Riya was about to enter the classroom on the first day of college. She stepped on the shoe of a man who was about to exit the class. The man was well dressed and held 2 books in their hand.