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Awareness

Why Do Humans Fear Rejection? The Psychology of Belonging

The day before, an email arrived regarding a job interview. Upon seeing it, excitement set in, a prompt reply was sent, and an interview was successfully scheduled for the following week. On the day of the interview, waking up early,

Entertain

The Psychology Behind Musafir Cafe: Why the Story Feels So Personal

Has there been a time when you have experienced watching films or television series that seemed to encapsulate emotions that are beyond your grasp? There are some works which are memorable for reasons that go beyond their plot twists, because

Research

Muscarinic M1 Receptor Deficits in Schizophrenia: A New Path to Better Treatments

Schizophrenia is considered an important illness with altered perception and thought, hallucinations or delusions, and behaviour that interferes with the patient’s work and social relationships. In a majority of cases, it is dealt with via neuroleptics; they primarily have an

Awareness Parenting

When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

Positive Self Help

Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

Self Help

The Psychology Behind the Righting Reflex: Why Giving Advice Often Backfires

A friend tells you that they are struggling with a toxic relationship. Before they can finish speaking, you respond, ‘You should just leave’. A student is anxious for their exam, and immediately someone starts suggesting how to plan studying, what

Social

Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in

Self Help

Can Emotional Intelligence Protect You from Digital Burnout?

The average person today wakes up in the morning and all that they do is spend hours switching between screens, responding to messages across various digital platforms and often end the day scrolling through social media. Although digital technologies have

Awareness Education

Beyond Ability: How Stereotypes Shape Success in the Workplace

Two identical resumes are mailed out. The only difference between the two is their names. One gets chosen for an interview, while the other does not get called back even though they are identical; this is no accident. This is the

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology of Daydreaming: Understanding the Mind’s Internal Journey

A calm setting where someone sits by a window, gazing at the Greenery outside. Suddenly, they drift into their thoughts; their eyes stay open, but then they no longer see the view. This is daydreaming. Daydreaming is closely related to