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Therapy

How do I know I need Therapy?: Psychologist Speaks

Remember the recent interview with Ranbir Kapoor regarding his idea of therapy? It didn’t help him, and he was vocal about it (let us forget about it being problematic or not for the sake of this article). But does therapy

Awareness

10 Signs you might have ADHD

GenZ has become quite famous for using (maybe over-using at times) terms related to Mental Health. “You are such a narcissist”, “I am in my depressive phase”, “I have OCD that’s why”, etc. are thrown around so casually, that the

Education Health

Navigating the Pressures Shaping Youth Mental Health: A Discussion

A discussion with Dr Arvind Otta, a psychologist, and Mayank Mishra, a career counsellor, brings the viewers’ attention to the growing problem of peer pressure among young people in India, in a conversation with Journalist Tabish Hussain from NDTV. In

Parenting

Blended Families: A New Kind of Togetherness

When partners in a relationship combine their children from previous relationships or adopt children, they create a blended family, also referred to as a stepfamily. This new family unit often emerges as the partners strengthen their bond and decide to

Awareness

Psychological Complexities of Non-Binary Identities

People increasingly recognize non-binary individuals who do not fit into the traditional male and female categories. The growth in awareness has led to a recent spurt in research into the psychological complexity of non-binary identities.  What is Non-Binary?  The majority

Psychologs eMagazine October 2024

Psychologs Magazine brings you a powerful blend of cultural insight and psychological depth. In this magazine we explore how emotional well-being is shaped by both tradition and wisdom. The exclusive article on the trance dance of Mata Ana, the Goddess,

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Decision Fatigue

Making decisions today is a nearly constant activity. From the mundane – choosing what to wear in the morning, to much more important decisions related to work, finance and relationships, the human brain is continuously making decisions. Such an onslaught

Self Help

Does Trekking Influence your Mental Health? 

Trekking, also termed hiking, has become one of the most popular activities spent outdoors. It includes walking or hiking in natural settings such as mountainous or wilderness areas. Other than having very significant health benefits concerning the physical aspect of

Education

What is the Pygmalion Effect?

The power of expectation is the greatest power we have. George Bernard Shaw The Pygmalion effect or the Rosenthal effect is the psychological phenomenon wherein higher expectations regarding outcomes lead to better performance. It is named after the Greek mythology

Life Style

Psychology Behind Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

You may have heard someone say, “If you believe it will happen, it probably will.” That is a great saying that plays off an interesting psychological concept called a self-fulfilling prophecy. The idea that your expectations can be a determining