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The Psychology of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Don’t you just love the way animals make everything better? From the wag of a dog’s tail like it’s auditioning for “America’s got Talent” or the way cats knock stuff off shelves because physics is their passion. This feel-good effect is

Awareness Therapy

Therapy in Marginalised Communities: Cultural Competency or Cultural Humility

The goal is to give a treatment that fit the culture with increased effectiveness.  When we speak about providing and getting individualised therapy, it should also address the cultural differences, rather than focusing only on the psychological needs. But therapists

Education

The Fading Affect Bias: Why Time Makes Our Memories Less Painful 

Did you know that if you look back at your life, the pleasant memories seem slightly brighter while the unpleasant ones no longer hurt as much as they used to? That is what is popularly known as the Fading Affect

Relationship

Why People Avoid Difficult Conversations

Communication is the nuts and bolts of keeping relationships in good health, be they personal, professional, or social. However, not all conversations are easy. Some subjects are awkward, charged with emotion, or provoke the prospect of conflict, and so they

Life Style

Why we feel Mentally Tired without doing anything

Has anyone attended a meditation session as a beginner? If so, you all have certainly gone through a race of thoughts while meditating, which is being told not to think and not to move. In that state, we would sit

Awareness

Psychological Impact and Resilience After the Pahalgam Terror Attack 

On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, shook the nation. Armed terrorists opened fire on tourists, resulting in 26 fatalities and injuring over 20 others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group

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5 Mental Health Tips for Veterans Living With Mesothelioma

Many veterans, on top of their physical health problems, do battle with severe mental problems traced from their active years in service. For those with mesothelioma, a seldom aggressive cancer often associated with asbestos exposure during military service, the emotional

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Therapist

Therapy sessions are incredible, safe environments that let you ask for support when life presents challenges. Finding a therapist you can relate to might be challenging, though. Feeling like you discovered the correct individual to assist you and then regretting

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How First Responders Benefit From Mental Resilience Techniques

Many people think that first responders have to be cold-hearted in order to deal with high-stress, often life-or-death situations on a regular basis. But that’s not true – most first responders are highly compassionate and empathetic people. It’s just that dealing

Research

How Emotional Distractions Impact Sustained Attention and Memory

Esterman et al. recently published a study in Behaviour Research Methods. The study examined how emotional background images affect sustained attention and memory. In this work, they introduced the emotional gradual onset continuous performance task (emogradCPT) to measure these effects.