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Awareness

The Science Behind How Nostalgia Fuels Optimism

Psychology has spent decades measuring the sweet-n-sour feeling of longing for times gone by – as the triggering phenomenon. Earlier it was considered a disease that made people homesick. Nowadays, it is considered a complex emotional experience with tremendous therapeutic

Awareness Education

What Confirmation Bias Teaches Us About Human Psychology

Confirmation bias is the cognitive tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms previous beliefs, while at the same time ignoring contradictory evidence. In this way, the unconscious process reinforces previously established views, thereby affecting decision-making and influencing perception,

News

Swedish Minister Bans Bananas on Official Visits Due to Rare Phobia

Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality, Paulina Brandberg, is seeking professional help for an unusual and rare phobia with a rather bizarre name: banana phobia. This phobia causes considerable discomfort when bananas are in one’s close vicinity. She experiences nausea, anxiety,

Health Parenting

The Role of Parental Involvement in Managing Virtual Autism

In the age of digitalization, screens are now an indispensable portion of everyday life, especially for young children. Virtual autism refers to autism-like symptoms that develop in children due to overexposure to digital devices. Unlike a cursory exposure to a

Education

Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect

Health

Chronophobia ‘The Fear Of Time’: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Coping Strategies

Chronophobia, the irrational fear of time passing, is a lesser-known yet impactful anxiety disorder that affects many individuals globally. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact daily life and mental well-being. Understanding Chronophobia is crucial not only for those who suffer

Therapy

Why Integrative Therapy Could Be a Game-Changer for Mental Health

Psychology, as a field, deals with the complexities of human behaviour and recognizes its inherently dynamic nature. Therefore, an approach as adaptable and versatile as the individuals it serves is essential. Rigidity doesn’t align well with psychology—neither as a subject

Self Help

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try These 7 Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation is one of the basic needs of a fast, busy world. Stress makes its mark on the physical and mental health of man, and if he isn’t provided with an avenue to control it, they may suffer from an

Therapy

The Power of Free Will and Choice in Humanistic Therapy

The search to heal the psychological element and individual growth led to humanistic therapy’s powerful approach emphasizing each one’s inherent potential. Humanistic therapy, unlike other more directive forms of therapy, is based on a hypothesis that there is an understanding

Therapy

How Does Therapy Impact the Human Brain Function?

In a world where depression is equivalent to the ‘common cold’, disorders like anxiety, phobia, OCD, and even psychosis have become a word for almost every family the use of therapy is the ultimate weapon of the hour. Psychotherapy, more