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Awareness Research

Capgras Syndrome: When Loved Ones Become Imposters

Have you ever wondered how it is that we recognise someone as a loved one? The poets would absolutely say something like ‘my heart recognises them’, but when we really think about it, it all comes down to seeing them and

Awareness Self Help

Most Powerful Ways Neuroplasticity Changes the Brain

Think about learning how to play the guitar, having been convinced for years that you do not possess any musical abilities, conquering your fear through therapy, or recovering your mobility due to a brain injury. Even though these examples do not

Awareness Health Parenting

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

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,

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

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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

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

Self Help

Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Better Mental Health and Resilience

Consider a time when something truly went wrong: a relationship ended, a job was lost, a health scare came down out of nowhere. How varied are the ways individuals deal with them? Everyone has a tendency to avoid any emotional state