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Research

How the Brain’s Anti-Reward System Fuels Cocaine Relapse

Let’s not sugarcoat it: cocaine addiction breaks people. You’d think after months clean, the worst is over. It’s not. Six out of ten people still relapse. Six. That number haunts every addiction researcher. For years, we obsessed over dopamine—the brain’s

Life Style Social

Healing or Hype? The Rise of Insta-Therapy and Pop Psychology

In the age of Instagram reels and carousel posts, we’ve often come across therapists having a social media presence. While spreading awareness about mental health is crucial, the word trauma is used quite loosely and in a way overgeneralised. Especially

Awareness Health

When ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Adulthood

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been conceptualised as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development (APA, 2013). It used to be thought of as a childhood disorder, although now

Awareness

Trauma-Informed Approaches in Trans Mental Health

Trauma in psychology refers to an emotional response to a highly distressing event or a situation that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, which can lead to long-term negative effects. It can affect one’s sense of self and emotional range,

Health

Delirium vs. Dementia: Risks of Misdiagnosis and Psychological Consequence

A critical distinction in cognitive health demands our focused attention: delirium versus dementia. These conditions, so frequently conflated in both clinical practice and public understanding, necessitate precise differentiation. Grasping their intricate nuances is far from a mere academic exercise; it

Parenting

The “Ideal Son” Trap: How Family Expectations Shape Mental Health

In Indian and broadly Asian families, the image of an “ideal son” or “ideal child” develops early on. It can be considered a blend of academic excellence, professional success, filial obedience, and future leadership. Children, particularly sons, learn over time

Industrial

The Silent Mental Health Crisis Among Migrant Workers

Every day, a large number of people move to other nations or cities in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Many are employed as caretakers, construction workers, housemaids, or street vendors, all of whom are

Awareness

The Risks of Overdiagnosis or Self-Diagnosis in the Digital Age

Unexpectedly, more people use the Internet to find health-related information. According to a number of studies, 81.5% of American adults look up health-related information online. While some use the information as a guide to seek proper care, others use it

News

Evolution of Psychology as a Profession- A Timeline

Psychology has come a long way to become an established subject of science since its foundation in philosophy. An overview of this timeline demonstrates some of the most important events which have reconstructed psychology into the diverse science we know

Relationship

I thought it was love – It was emotional abuse

Love is a complex, universal experience that is recognized across cultures. It can be patient, kind. It can be healing. Though, sometimes it may start to feel heavier later. Initially, things seem perfect and flawless; overly affectionate messages, continuous concern,