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Education

Stoicism and Its relevance in the Modern World

You might have heard the saying “Modern problems require modern solutions”. But where do these “modern” problems stem from and how much control do we really have over them are questions worth considering. The duality of today’s times is that

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Loneliness: A Dual Threat to Mental and Physical Health

Very recent studies show that loneliness is associated with mental health and has equally important physical health effects specifically linked to infection and immune function. Increased evidence has highlighted the need to deal with loneliness concerning critical public health issues.

Positive Self Help

Why Fresh Starts Hold Such Powerful Appeal, According to Psychology

Fresh starts attract us. They are a promise of renewal, a promise of change, and a pathway to self-improvement. They could be at the start of a new year, on your birthday, or even at the start of the week, yet

Education

The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion in which one deduces very broad generalizations based on a single incident or very little evidence. For example, a student failing one examination can conclude, “I always fail at everything.” Generalizing can be considered a

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Masculinity and Mental health

You would have come across or heard of expressions like “Real men don’t cry”, “Real men are not emotional” and “Men are more logical than women”. These questionable phrases prescribe how men are supposed to act, think, feel or behave

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Is Dimple’s Grief App in Mismatched A Comfort or a Barrier to Healing?

In the latest season of a popular web series Mismatched, A character named Dimple creates a grief app that allows users to interact with digital simulations of deceased loved ones. This mimicry of the deceased using voice messages and chats

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“I Was Crying, Begging for Help:” Ankush Bahuguna Shares His 40-Hour ‘Digital Arrest’ Nightmare

Digital scams in India are so rampant that many social media users are either victims or witnesses to this online fraud. These scams include phishing, identity theft, and also some of the most sophisticated ones, such as digital extortion and

Health

How Infertility Affects Emotions and Relationships

Reproductive challenges are used as an umbrella term for various challenges like irregular menstruation, low sperm count, low sperm motility, issues with pregnancy and childbirth, etc. Infertility is one of those reproductive challenges. It can be described as the inability

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How ADHD Affects Emotional Regulation

ADHD stands for attention, impulse control, and activity regulation problems. ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, and often, this condition continues into adulthood. Common symptoms include the following:  It is a disorder of impulsivity, which leads to either reactive

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The Psychological Effects of Growing Up in Poverty 

Millions of people live in poverty worldwide. They lack basic facilities such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. Poverty is not a choice, and it affects people in several ways. The detrimental effects are more pronounced in children. Families in poverty