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Health Travel

Jet-Lagged Minds: How Frequent Travel Disrupts Sleep, Mood, and Mental Clarity

Travel is one of the best ways to release stress, heal and feel more connected to oneself. It has always been romanticised for spiritual rejuvenation and peace. However, we often forget to pay attention to how too much travelling and jet lag

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Why Digital Tools Are Essential for Modern Mental Health

All the stuff we deal with daily, like constant notifications, needing to meet deadlines, and even social media, can create a ton of stress. It’s nice to take a break from all the stuff and let the stress take a

Parenting

The Silent Impact of Emotionally Distant Parents on a Child’s Development

Aradhya is an ideal child, good at studies and active at extra curricular activities. She often brought trophies, medals and stories home; however, there was no one to listen to them. Her parents were busy with their jobs and were

Awareness Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

Positive

The Psychology of Perfectionism: Growing Up in the Shadow of Expectations 

Perfectionism has been touted as an indicator of discipline, ambition and high standards. Most educational and cultural systems are characterised by giving positive reinforcements to children who aim at perfection and excellence. This positive framing nonetheless hides the psychological costs

Parenting

The Role of Parental Supervision and Digital Literacy in Preventing Early Exposure  

Have you ever seen a child scrolling through the internet and suddenly coming across adult content? Have you ever seen a teenager watching inappropriate and pornographic content either intentionally or accidentally? The answer is yes for most people, and this

Research

How PTSD Affects the Ageing Brain

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is usually understood as a mental health condition linked to trauma, fear, and emotional distress. However, this article highlights that PTSD may also be connected to how the brain ages. People with PTSD may show signs

Parenting

The Silent Psychological Shift That Happens When Parents Grow Old

Have you ever heard that watching your parents age affects your emotional health? Have you ever experienced your parents getting old, seeing them forgetting minor things, walking slowly, seeing their energy completely drained and being unable to lift themselves easily impacts

Awareness Self Help

Why Chasing Achievement Leads to Burnout and Disconnection

Every morning, Ritu, a 27-year-old law student, wakes up before sunrise. Her schedule is packed: with back-to-back lectures, assignments, mock trials and bar examination preparation. She powers through her day with little sleep, fuelled by lots of caffeine and fear

Social

Applied Psychology in Action: Training Public Psychologists for Real-World Challenges

Mental health is becoming a hot topic of debate across homes, schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, and friend circles (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2021). The role of psychologists is crucial, as they share their knowledge and experiences, apply theory practically, and support people who