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The Psychology of Letting Go: 8 Attachments that hold us back

The act of letting go, seen as a passive act by many, is one of the most liberating acts which takes conscious courage in actuality. From a psychological viewpoint, it should not be seen as an act of abandonment but

Education

From Denial to Humor: The Ladder of Our Mind’s Defenses 

Psychology Charts the Secret Mechanisms We Use to Cope, Grow, and Guard Against Ourselves. Did you ever joke your way out of a breakup with a sarcastic quip? Or deny it was all good, even as your world crashed down

Life Style

These 10 Tiny Tricks Can Make or Break Your First Impression, According to Psychology

You only have seven seconds. It’s that simple. During the brief moment it takes to greet and shake hands, someone has already built up a mental dossier about your professionalism, friendliness, and reliability. “Thin-slicing” is the term psychologist Amy Cuddy

News

War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

Health

Placebo vs. Nocebo: Can Your Brain Heal or Harm You Just by Believing

Human mental ability is amazing. It shapes perception, influences conduct, and regulates emotion. Could it, however, also have the ability to either help or hurt the body? The intriguing and sometimes misunderstood placebo and nocebo effects, which reveal the real

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

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The Role of Animals in Mental Health Treatment: ESAs vs. Service Animals

Animals are crucial in the treatment of mental health in the modern age. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) offer not just emotional support but companionship and comfort to depressed, anxious, or PTSD patients. They can lessen symptoms along with improving overall

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CBSE Results Are Coming – So Is the Pressure

In a country like India, ‘results’ play a very pivotal role in a student’s life because It is not just associated with them but with the larger social context as family honour. Students are often told to perform well in

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Safeguarding Young Minds in the 21st Century: Observing National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 

Today marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a crucial occasion to focus on the well-being of our youngest population. In the contemporary landscape of the 21st century, children encounter distinct challenges that can significantly influence their mental health. The

Education

What Can Psychology Learn from Neuroscience – and Vice Versa? 

Imagine being able to unlock the codes of human Behaviour not just through observation and introspection but by inspecting in close-up the neural circuits that govern our minds, emotions, and behaviours. This is the promise of the interdisciplinary collaboration between