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Festive Filters: A Psychological Study of Religious Celebrations in Plural Societies

Religious festivals are among the most emotionally powerful events in human social life. Across cultures and belief systems, people gather to light lamps, fast, feast, pray, sing, decorate spaces and remember sacred stories. While these acts are often framed as expressions

Psychologs eMagazine January 2026

This January edition of Psychologs Magazine explores the emotional realities of living in a fast-paced and uncertain world. It examines how pressure, technology, memory, and early experiences shape identity, behaviour, and mental well-being. From the impact of AI on the

Awareness Therapy

Somatic Experiencing and Body-Based Trauma Therapy for Survivors of Known-Perpetrator Abuse

Trauma from a known perpetrator, intimate partner, family member, or trusted guardian, predominantly interpersonal emotional injuries upon survivors that extend beyond memory and cognition and result in post-traumatic stress disorder, physical dysregulation, chronic anxiety, intimacy and trust complications. Talking works, but

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The Cognitive Impact of Performing Rituals Without Understanding

Most of the individuals engage in rituals without understanding their origins and the purpose of their existence. Such practices are evident in festivals, prayers, greetings, family practices and even in workplace ceremonies. They do this frequently due to the fact

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

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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

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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