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Parental Grief and Diagnosis of Neurodivergent Condition

As a child psychologist or a school counsellor, have you ever found yourself struggling to find words to explain a child’s diagnosis (Neurodivergent children) to their parents or has a parent’s reaction to the diagnosis left you unsure of how

Education Research

The Monster Study: The Cruel 1939 Experiment That Terrified Children into Silence

In 1939, A University of Iowa graduate student deliberately made children who were orphaned and had normal hearing and language believe that they were stutterers by challenging their speech, interrupting their sentences and making them aware of each word they

Awareness

Why Do Humans Fear Rejection? The Psychology of Belonging

The day before, an email arrived regarding a job interview. Upon seeing it, excitement set in, a prompt reply was sent, and an interview was successfully scheduled for the following week. On the day of the interview, waking up early,

Awareness

Why LGBTQ Individuals Face Higher Rates of Depression and Obesity

The increasing widespread psychological disparities within the LGBTQ community are concerning. Research has shown that LGBTQ+ individuals have approximately 6.8 to 7 times the prevalence of major depressive disorder compared with the general population (Wang et al., 2024). Particularly, lesbian,

Health Research

The Serotonin–Tinnitus Paradox: Can Antidepressants Make Tinnitus Worse?

A 47-Year-Old Male Adult with a History of Major Depression who was seeking out chronic low mood, anxiety and problems with sleep in 2019. He was then put on an SSRI by his psychiatrist before receiving treatment. The SSRI drugs

Awareness Parenting

When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

Positive Self Help

Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

Social

Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in

Self Help

Can Emotional Intelligence Protect You from Digital Burnout?

The average person today wakes up in the morning and all that they do is spend hours switching between screens, responding to messages across various digital platforms and often end the day scrolling through social media. Although digital technologies have

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology of Daydreaming: Understanding the Mind’s Internal Journey

A calm setting where someone sits by a window, gazing at the Greenery outside. Suddenly, they drift into their thoughts; their eyes stay open, but then they no longer see the view. This is daydreaming. Daydreaming is closely related to