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Health Research

The Serotonin–Tinnitus Paradox: Can Antidepressants Make Tinnitus Worse?

A 47-Year-Old Male Adult with a History of Major Depression who was seeking out chronic low mood, anxiety and problems with sleep in 2019. He was then put on an SSRI by his psychiatrist before receiving treatment. The SSRI drugs

Positive

Why the Quality of Friendship Matters More Than the Number of Friends

In a culture where followership is being counted on Instagram and Twitter, where the term friend has been short-circuited to “follower” and “following”, a simple question needs an honest answer: Does it matter if a person has friends? Decades of

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

Social

Marketing the Mind: The Psychology Behind Consumer Buying Decisions

When a shopper adds something to their cart, it rarely feels like influence. It feels like a personal decision. They compare the price, check reviews and think whether they actually need it or not. It is completely their own. But

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

Psychologs eMagazine August 2026

This August 2026 issue of Psychologs Magazine explores the psychology behind digital life, mental health, identity, family, and social change. From the impact of FOMO and social media on young adults to understanding panic disorder, Capgras Syndrome, and the importance

Parenting

Sensory Play and Brain Development: How Messy Play Builds Healthy Minds

Amidst the digital era, where the screen time of children is increasing rapidly, sensory play offers active exploration. Sensory play involves splashing water, squishing clay, digging through sand, finger painting and similar activities that allow the child to have a

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

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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