The Science of Yoga and Trauma
Trauma is not just in the mind. It resides in the body- it lives in a racing heart, it lives in a tight chest, it lives in a startled response that is triggered by the tiniest sound, it lives in
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Eco-Anxiety and the Brain: What happens to the Amygdala during Eco-Anxiety?
One would think that the very idea of waking up every morning feeling the tension would not be so severe, except it isn’t from a personal crisis: it could be wildfires burning on another continent, warnings of flooding in a city
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Namita Thapar Says Learning to Say “No” Is Key to Better Mental Health
Renowned entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar has initiated a much-needed, nationwide discussion on social media about the grave physical, psychological, and emotional implications of chronic people-pleasing. The Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, in his digital video message,
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When Revenge Feels Like Justice: The Psychology of Emotional Hurt
Ever wondered why some individuals invest their time in seeking revenge? Why do they have to make sure that justice is served immediately? Human emotions are complex. Understanding and managing them is indeed a task. Human emotions lie on a
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Trauma on Repeat: Why the Past Keeps Showing Up in the Present
Every human being has, at some point, had an experience where a smell, sound, or glance from a person causes a powerful emotional reaction that appears disproportionate to the circumstances. For many, this is not an accident; it is merely
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Culturally Sensitive Digital Mental Health Tools for Indian Adolescents
The mental health of adolescents is the biggest crisis in Indian culture. We didn’t notice the concern about mental health and well-being until the covid crisis. Today, estimates suggest that 7-14 % of adolescents in India face mental health challenges(UNICEF,2023).
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Sitar for Mental Health Enters Clinical Care with Adayu: Bridging Music and Healing
One of the most thoughtful initiatives in the field of mental health has been introduced by Rishabh Sharma, a neoclassical musician and sitar player. His initiative, ‘Sitar for mental health’, combines music, art and well-being. The focus behind this initiative
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Joy on Screen: Exploring Contemporary Buddhism and Positive Psychology
The term “Buddhism” encompasses a wide range of customs, beliefs, and practices that have been embodied in various civilisations throughout history since they first emerged in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama around 2,500 years ago. The Four Noble Truths, the
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Why Today’s Fast-Paced World Is Mentally Exhausting: A Psychological Analysis
The modern world has been defined as a fast-paced world that is connected and full of opportunities. However, beneath the fast-paced world that is connected and full of opportunities, there is a new challenge for human psychology of overstimulation. The
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Self-Care Strategies for Professional Counsellors
Raghav has been a clinical psychologist for the past 7 years. He specialises in REBT, and his approach is self-development and growth. How has had a good response from the clients in the past. Lately, he has been noticing that