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Depression in Teens

Caretakers of Ms A, 13-year-old girl visited a psychologist reporting the chief complaints of the girl being self-harming, sad, unhappy, isolated, and inexpressive most of the time of the day over a period of time. After having a few counselling

Health

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self: Why Do People Pretend to Be Ill? 

Imagine purposefully trying to act sick in front of others even when you do not have a clear financial, legal, or other gain from doing so. This strange behaviour is a phenomenon of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (FDIS), where

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“Menty B,” “Stressy”, and “Depressy”: The Psychology of Gen Z

“I’m having a Menty B.”  “I’ve been so stressy lately.”  “I’m feeling a little depressy today.”  Many Gen Z readers will recognise these terms. Language about stress, overwhelm, and mental health is increasingly abbreviated, softened, or made playful in everyday

Education Research

Neuroplasticity After a Stroke: What Research Has Shown About Brain Recovery

A stroke impacts about 15 million people worldwide, and out of those, about 5 million people have permanent damage (World Stroke Organisation, 2022). During a stroke, blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked, either by a blockage

News

Moms Defend Katrina Kaif After Pregnancy Trolling

Esteemed Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif was recently trolled online after a viral picture showed changes before and after her pregnancy. Mothers online rushed to the rescue, defending the actress and highlighting how women’s post-pregnancy bodies are still subject to ridiculous

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The Hedonic Paradox: Why Chasing Happiness Makes Us Less Happy

In 2023, the self-help industry made more than 13 billion dollars in the world, relying solely on the idea that happiness can be obtained by having the right habits, mindsets or routines, but it is a disturbing fact that psychological

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Why Teens Say “I’m Depressed” or “I Have Anxiety” So Casually

“That test made me so depressed.” “That presentation was so anxiety-provoking.” Expressions like these have become regular in teens’ day-to-day life. They are sometimes used just to express disappointment, nervousness or stress. In some cases, they can constitute a genuine

Awareness

How Early Menstruation Affects Girls’ Mental Health

For some girls, menstruation comes at an age when they are not generally prepared for it. This often makes people wonder why such a concept of early menstruation occurs for some girls. Menstruation is a regular and natural occurrence in

Therapy

How Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Helps People Overcome Phobias

In 1995, a 19-year-old undergraduate with a fear of heights, particularly of elevators, completed five sessions of graded virtual-reality exposure, with marked reductions in anxiety and avoidance (Rothbaum et al., 1995). A year later, a 42-year-old woman with a debilitating

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When Skin Picking Becomes a Disorder: Excoriation Disorder

Almost everyone has been told at some point in their life to stop picking at a scab or rough patch of skin by a parent or elder, only to find themselves doing it again minutes later without even realising it.