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Awareness

The Psychology of Masochism

Masochism, a term derived from the writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, refers to the tendency to derive pleasure from pain, suffering, or humiliation. While traditionally associated with sexual gratification, masochism extends into various psychological and social realms, manifesting in behaviors, emotional

Health

Why Do Women Face Mental Health Issues During And After Pregnancy?

Mental illness is widespread, and the burden of poor functioning and health is still rising globally even with the expansion of resources and treatment options. There is a widespread misconception that the hormones secreted during pregnancy shield women against mental

Awareness Parenting

Paving the Way for Gender-Neutral Parenting and Acceptance in Society

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it counts.” This quote given by a prominent activist, Barbara Gittings, who worked towards the cause of acceptance of the

Motivation

Psychology of Entrepreneurship

The psychology of entrepreneurship is concerned with understanding the relationship between effective business leadership and the mental skills and attributes that succeeding entrepreneurs possess. It mostly refers to the mental and emotional factors that influence individuals to start and run

Social

The Psychology of Gossip

Gossip is a phenomenon that is considered bad by many people. Whenever someone brings up the word gossip, people are sure to conjure up images of quivering tongues, loose lips, vicious gossip, and pitiful, helpless targets. The general perception of

Health

The Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Mental Well-Being

Air pollution is the term used to describe any chemical, physical, or biological factor that tampers with the natural properties of the atmosphere to contaminate the indoor or outdoor environment. Common causes of air pollution include motor vehicles, industrial operations,

Social

“Risk hai to ishq hai”- Decoding the financial risks and how to stay safe!

A couple of months back we had a 20-year-old boy come to us in our outpatient department who was feeling very distressed, had difficulty sleeping and remained very anxious for the last week. When we interviewed him, we got to

Positive Self Help

‘Attaining the Unattainable: The Psychology Behind The Romantic Chase

Have you ever found yourself head over heels for someone? Where the only thing that seemed to matter was getting their attention and winning them over. The process of attainment that sent an exhilarating rush down your spine, but lost

Relationship

Psychology of Romance

Love consists of this: two solitudes that meet, protect, and greet each other. Rainer Maria Rilke Romance is the most fundamental force of attraction that governs through the pleasure principle. We as human beings from the time of the Stone

Self Help

Forgiveness – The Golden Virtue 

Great beings in the past have said that forgiveness is not for someone else but rather for yourself. Harboring anger and hurt is like holding a piece of charcoal in your own hand and expecting the other person to burn.