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Through the Mind: What Cognitive Science Has to Say on Sexual Fantasy

This article looks at cognitive science and psychological studies that tell us about sexual fantasy, why culture views the issue as unwanted, what shame causes in the body, and why discourse that many people fear having might matter beyond what

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The Mental Load of Medicare: Decision Fatigue in Later Life and How to Reduce It

People bring up issues of financial stress in ageing often enough, but they ignore the cognitive and emotional aspects of the decisions that come with it. Which issue better represents that than Medicare? For many seniors, they put the bulk

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: How ADHD and Autism Can Drive Innovation

Up until recently, the typical workplace assumed that everyone should act, think, and speak the same way. Workers diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and  autism were taught to mask their behaviours to be considered “professional.” Masking is a practice that consists

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A New Step Toward Accessible Mental Healthcare: WHO Releases Self-Help Guide

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled an implementation guide that is intended to assist countries, organisations, and mental health professionals in increasing the uptake of psychological self-help interventions. This guide, which was published on June 1, 2026, is meant to

Research

Brain Pathways Behind Nocebo Pain Responses Discovered in Recent Study

People’s expectations can shape how much pain they actually feel. The research looks at the nocebo effect, how negative expectations (fear, seeing others suffer, or past trauma) can make pain worse. This matters because such expectations change patients’ real experiences

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Postpartum OCD(PPOCD) Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Effective Interventions

From conceiving to giving birth, the journey of parenting gives a feeling of absolute joy, happiness, worry and feelings of caution. Ever wondered why some parents are a bit more cautious about every tiny action regarding their baby? Or do

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Kerala’s Three-Day Menstrual Leave: A Major Step for Girls’ Mental Health and Education

There has long been an unwritten, excruciating ritual among school-going girls across India: hours of lessons endured alongside agonising cramps, frantic slips of sanitary pads up their sleeves during breaks, and the hope that they won’t leak until the last bell. Now

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The Psychological Burden of Being the “Perfect Woman” in Modern Society

The expectations placed on women in today’s society are greater than those of men and have never been put on women before. This is the culture in which women are raised and believe that they must master the aspects of work,

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The Wounded Self: How Self-Compassion Supports Emotional Healing

How many times have you said “I’m fine” while you are anything but? A student who can’t focus in class may label themselves ‘lazy’. A parent who yells at loved ones may condemn themselves for being ‘bad-tempered’. A young adult whose

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Beyond the Synapse: The Future of Psychology Beyond AI and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Now imagine you cannot move or talk anymore, but thanks to a computer chip in your brain, you are able to communicate once more. Thanks to neurotechnologies,  such an image is becoming a reality, and the way we view the human