Why Pain Changes the Way You Think
Go back to the last time you were in pain. It doesn’t have to be anything too dramatic, just a really bad migraine, or an annoying, constant pain in your back.. Now, would you have been able to focus on
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Emotional and Psychological Benefits of Volunteering in Gurudwaras
Within the soft rumble of gurdwara langar halls where food is served by hands and made by hearts, there resides the great teaching of emotional and spiritual connection. Volunteering at gurdwaras, nourishing the Sikh tradition of Sewa or selfless service, goes
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Small Joys, Big Shadows: How Instagram Rewired Our Sense of Success
Over the last ten years, Instagram has gone from being a simple photo-sharing application to a significant cultural platform where people flaunt their lifestyles, accomplishments, and identities. Rather than serving as a platform of everyday connection, Instagram now functions as
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Can Skin Conditions Indicate Higher Mental Health Risks? New Research
New research about Psychosis has revealed that individuals experiencing the first episode are more likely to have skin conditions. These patients are also at a high risk of depression and suicide. According to a study conducted on 481 individuals, those
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The Neuroscience of Smartphone Withdrawal: Why Your Brain Craves the Screen
“ I couldn’t sleep. My hand continuously kept reaching for the screen, even though I had no signal. It felt like my brain was craving a ping.” That was the common reaction while someone was trying to take a short break
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Social Media’s Role in Redefining Personal and Societal Values
Social networking sites have a profound impact on society today, directly remodelling individual and societal value systems with the help of intricate psychological processes and continuous online exposure (van Dijck et al., 2018). The remodelling is undertaken at levels of personal
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How Guilt and Regret Shape Our Decisions, Character, and Emotional Well-Being
A central question of human psychology is whether and when people change for the better. It has long been believed that emotions are essential for self-regulation, but the part that certain emotions play in inspiring a desire for self-improvement has
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ISKCON & the Mind: How Spiritual Practices Shape Well-being
For many people, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) represents more than a religious movement; it is a lifestyle that is deeply rooted in devotion, discipline, and an activity of inner peace, but how do these spiritual practices impact
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Living with Loss: Understanding and Coping with Grief
Grief is defined as the natural and normal response to loss. Loss refers to the absence and the act of losing something or someone, which could be physical, emotional and social as well. Grief can be unique to each person,
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The Hidden Cost of Status: How Social Media Drives Overspending and Anxiety
The relentless pursuit of image—luxury cars, designer labels, curated social media lives—often hides a cost of psychological and financial stress. So many forego savings and stability to show success, motivated by social comparison and the narrative that the wealthy are