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Therapy

The Psychologist’s Role: A Guide, Not an Advice-Giver — A Clinical and Ethical View

Many people think psychologists are like wise gurus who simply tell you what to do to fix your problems. Thanks to movies and TV, the idea of a therapist saying, “You should do this,” has become quite common. But in

Positive Research

Kindness Makes Us Better Together: What a New Study Says About Being Nice

In today’s fast-paced and self-centred world, kindness can seem like an underrated virtue, although we are all well aware that it is a good thing. Smile at a stranger, help someone carry their groceries, and say thank you. It feels

Awareness

Medical v/s Social Model of Disability: Understanding Disability from Two Perspectives 

What if the main thing preventing someone from having a fulfilling life is how society reacts, rather than the person’s disability? “Disability” has many meanings defined by experts and groups (Haegele & Hodge, 2016). According to the International Classification of Functioning,

Life Style

Emojis as Nonverbal Cues in Digital Communication: A Psychological Perspective 

Digital text lacks facial expression, tone of voice, and gestures, so people have turned to emojis to fill that gap. Emojis function as paralinguistic signals, visual cues that stand in for real-world nonverbal communication. They depict facial expressions and emotions,

Awareness

The Psychology of Green Spaces: Why Nature Heals the Mind

Take a walk in the park, and you’ll likely feel better, calmer, clearer, maybe even a little happier. But why does this happen? What is it about green spaces like parks, forests, and gardens that seems to restore our mind

Health

Chocolate: Your Brain’s Cheat Code for Instant Mood Repair 

That unexpected craving for chocolate when you’re feeling anxious, tired, or low? It’s supported by interesting brain science, so it’s not just in your head—in fact, it is! Chocolate contains a unique blend of natural materials that interact with the

Awareness

Coping or Escaping? Social Media as a Coping  Mechanism  

Ever caught yourself scrolling listlessly through Instagram after a frustrating day, laughing at TikTok to forget a pending deadline, or ranting on Twitter about a difficult morning? You’re not alone. In a time where our phones are essentially part of

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How Recognition Shapes Employee Motivation and Mental Wellbeing

Being recognized for accomplishments at work should never be felt as an optional thing. It can alter how people at work see their roles, colleague relationships and what matter to them most. Appreciation that is shown the right way can

Industrial

Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy: How Past Investments Can Mess Up Future Decisions 

The sunk cost fallacy is a common trap that affects how we make decisions, whether it’s in our personal lives, at work, or even within governments. This fallacy occurs when people or organisations keep pouring resources into failing projects simply

Awareness Self Help

Population Growth and Psychological Impacts of Resource Scarcity

Over the previous few centuries, the world’s population has steadily increased, reaching over 8 billion in 2022, and continuing to grow. The role of technological development and improved healthcare in increasing life expectancy and reducing mortality rates cannot be denied.