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Influence of Horror Movies on Sleep and Dreams

Horror films like the cult favorite “The Exorcist,” “Saw,” “The Ring,” and “The Shining” are popular. Our screens overflow with killers and ghosts, and dramatic music plays constantly. Psychological tactics are used in horror films to manipulate sound, visuals, and

Health

10 FAQs on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Q1. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a brain and behaviour disorder that falls within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) category of anxiety disorders. It is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that interfere

Awareness

Suicide Awareness: Unveiling the Truth

Suicides never occur due to a single pinpointed cause. They are complex interfaces of physiological, psychological, economic, cultural, and societal factors. Each of them, moreover, inflicts psychological and emotional harm to the deceased’s family, peers and every other counterpart they

Health

Bipolar Disorder: Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Bipolar disorder (formerly: manic-depressive illness) is a mental disorder that causes changes in a person’s metabolism, emotional states, concentration and more. People with this disorder go through mood episodes. These are bouts of intense emotional phases, which may last for

Education

Understanding Psychology Behind Fear and Phobias

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer,” reminds the protagonist from the movie Dune. However, fear is not necessarily a bad thing. It is a powerful emotion that has evolved in humans as a survival mechanism. But when fear

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Is India Paying Enough Attention to the Mental Health of Young Adolescents?

According to India’s total population of more than 1.4 billion, the adolescent population (aged 10-19 years) accounts for about 253 million, making it a significant number out of the total. Economists and demographers have coined this demographic segment as the

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Happiness at Job Still Far Away

Key Highlights Have you ever wondered why parents and students are so worried about choosing the right career or job? Is it only for a stable financially secure future or is there any other factor too? If you ask, one

Self Help

Psychology Behind Emotional Regulation and Dysregulation

Have you ever been so angry that you felt like crying or hitting someone? Have you felt extremely happy after you achieved your dream job ? These extreme emotions. Emotions are part of the everyday life of any human being,

Health

Growing Strong: Mental Health Promotion for Children and Teens

Mental Health is a very decisive domain of our lives. It refers to overall cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. Mental health usually reflects how people think, feel, and behave. Any distortions in mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and

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A Complete Guide to CBT as a Counseling Approach

Counseling is a vast field that involves the use of various therapeutic techniques that employ different principles for the treatment of the patient. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is one of the several approaches that are in trend these days in