The Science of Yoga and Trauma
Trauma is not just in the mind. It resides in the body- it lives in a racing heart, it lives in a tight chest, it lives in a startled response that is triggered by the tiniest sound, it lives in
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The Cycle of Change in Addiction: Understanding How Recovery Really Happens
Most of us have tried to quit something. Maybe it was late-night snacking, the phone habit, that third cup of coffee. You lasted a week, maybe two, felt pretty good about yourself, and then one bad day undid all of it. Now
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Can Psychiatry Be Misused? The Fine Line Between Mental Health and Accountability
Think about a university student cheating on an exam. They get caught and, upon being discovered, claim they experienced great anxiety and/or were having a breakdown to escape any sort of penalty. Or consider a celebrity accused of having behaved
Relationship
The Controversy of Domestic Violence in Intimate Relationships
Imagine a seemingly happily married couple who attend social gatherings and join family functions together. On their social media accounts, there are picture after picture and post after post of them being happy and enjoying each other’s company. From the outside,
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The Emotional Effects of Growing Up With Strict Parents
Here is a scene you might remember. You are eleven years old. You hear the front door open. Your stomach feels sick. Not because you have done anything bad, but because you haven’t done enough. Your parent only has one
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When the Mind Relives the Past: Understanding Cognitive Flashbacks and Trauma Memories
When unwanted ideas, feelings, and trauma-related concepts bring memories into the present, studies say they are related to why such things occur and their effects. People usually think of flashbacks as anything serious, a bright, cinematic-like rewind to the scene
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The Anatomy of Flow: How to Intentionally Trigger the Ultimate Brain State for Deep Work
Have you always felt surprised that everything turned out much better than you had expected? It is what the athletes refer to as a zone. Think of Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, who
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The Construction of Emotion: Are Feelings Born or Made?
Imagine you’re about to step onto a stage for your presentation and suddenly your heart is pounding, your palms are sweating, and you’re breathing rapidly. Is it fear? Or is it also excitement? Most of us seem to believe that
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Digital Insomnia: Why the Brain Refuses to Shut Down at Night
In 2019, researchers discovered that 72% of individuals use their cellphones in their rooms. Furthermore, 56% of those surveyed admitted to checking their phones within half an hour of their intended sleep time (American Psychological Association, 2020). The consequence is
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Fake Therapists Threaten India’s Mental HealthÂ
More Indians than ever before are seeking therapy and psychological treatment as discussions about mental health grow more widespread. Alongside this increased awareness, however, professionals are expressing alarm about a concerning trend: the increase in unqualified people posing as therapists