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Relationship

I thought it was love – It was emotional abuse

Love is a complex, universal experience that is recognized across cultures. It can be patient, kind. It can be healing. Though, sometimes it may start to feel heavier later. Initially, things seem perfect and flawless; overly affectionate messages, continuous concern,

Life Style

The Science of Personal Transformation: Can People Really Change?

Ever wondered how our thoughts and actions, when aligned, cause us to become this ‘new version of ourselves’? Well, psychologically, there’s an answer to it. Transformations don’t exactly happen overnight. To change is to evolve. A game of intention and

Awareness

Fragile X syndrome Through a Lifetime: Emotional Health Challenges from Childhood Through Adulthood 

Every summer in July, Fragile X Awareness Month shines a light on an illness that profoundly affects thousands of families, without much public awareness. Though Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is widely associated with developmental delay in young children, its influence

Therapy

Reminiscence Therapy in Practice: Theory, Techniques, and Evolving Innovations

Reminiscence Therapy is a psychosocial and non-pharmacological intervention that encourages people, especially older individuals and those with cognitive impairments, to discuss, reminisce and reflect on memories using sensory cues and other tailored prompts. This structured recall process aims at enhancing

Life Style

What Successful People Always Do in Their Free Time, a Psychological take

Success is always thought of as being in short supply like the money, the glory, the prestige. Psychology usually challenges us to look beyond that. What does success really look like? And more importantly, what do the rest of us

Awareness

Cultural Identity Conflict and Its Impact on Mental Well-being

In a world that moves at light speed, constant adaptation can take a toll on our mental well-being. The longing to belong isn’t always as loud as the pressure to fit in or to stand out. Being heard, accepted, and

News

Remembrance of Professor Anand C. Paranjpe – A Pioneer of Indian Psychology in Today’s Time

We pay tribute to Professor Anand C. Paranjpe with utmost sorrow and utmost respect, a great figure of Indian psychology whose legacy still charts the limits of theoretical and cross-cultural psychology. His life was a miraculous journey, one that reached

Awareness

Cognitive Biases That Secretly Control Your Decisions – And How to Outsmart Them 

Are You Really in Control of Your Decisions?  You may prefer to view yourself as a rational decision maker. You consider evidence, weigh pros and cons, and make decisions based on logic – or at least you think you do.

News

Psychology Question Bank for MPhil/MA in Clinical Psychology (RCI)

As psychology students are getting ready for Master’s, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, or UGC NET JRF exams, they frequently use question bank to increase their confidence and solidify comprehension. Consistent practice helps one become familiar with the exam pattern and

Parenting

Losing Them Before They’re Gone: Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Adult Children

The phone rings, and your heart sinks. For many adults with ageing or unwell parents, this is a familiar feeling. A quiet voice inside reminds you that time may be running out. This heart-wrenching experience – grieving someone who’s still