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When Faith Meets Fear: The Psychological Appeal of  Religious Extremism 

One night, a teenage boy finds himself scrolling through online sermons after a painful conflict at home. He does not seek ideology; he seeks solace. The speaker’s voice is calm and clear, promising purpose, purity and a congregation for the

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How to Manage Mammogram Anxiety

The predominant fear connected to any mammogram goes unacknowledged because it is masked by minor issues, like the presumed pain involved, and fear about the result. If it is the first time and you’re going through it, anxiety may be

Psychologs eMagazine December 2025

This December edition of Psychologs dives into the emotional realities of living in a world driven by pressure, speed, and uncertainty. It unpacks topics ranging from dopamine’s influence on our everyday choices to the growing generational divide inside corporate spaces.

Positive Therapy

Why Therapy Isn’t the Same as Friendship: The Science Behind Empathy and Expertise

There are two kinds of chairs we collapse into when life grows heavier than we expected. One is warm, familiar, and inviting, pulled close by a friend who already knows the story before you speak. The other is softer in a

Crime Education

Intersection of Law and Psychology: How Both Advocates for  Humanity

The legal system is a system of rules and institutions, but it is also a deeply psychological environment, where people’s perceptions, judgments and interactions matter just as much as any written law. Recent studies in legal psychology have shown that

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The Psychology of Social Rituals: Why Shared Substance Use Feels Like Belonging

It was a winter evening in Delhi. Archie, new to the city and her workplace, found herself invited to “ Chai with the team”. At first hesitant, she followed along. Sitting on the coffee terrace, sipping cutting chai in paper

Awareness Education

Are We Still Confused About the Role of a Special Educator and a Counsellor?

It takes a village to raise a child, but only when every villager knows their role.  It is the story of a 9-year-old student named Zara who was facing challenges at her primary school. Her teachers thought she needed therapy

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Empathy through Exposure: The Emotional Impact of an Inclusive Visual Campaign

“A 13-year-old girl, A student from Delhi, when she first saw the ‘It’s okay to Talk’ Mental health campaign featuring Indian Cricket Star Robin Uthappa, she was struck by his honesty. The visuals showed him vulnerable, speaking about depression and

Awareness Self Help

When Resilience Backfires: When Constantly ‘Bouncing Back’ Leads to Burnout

In contemporary psychology, resilience has become synonymous with strength—the celebrated capacity to recover from adversity and preserve mental equilibrium in the face of disruption. Defined as the process of adapting well to significant stress, trauma or adversity  (American Psychological Association, 2020),

Parenting

The Psychology of Parentification: The Hidden Cost of Growing Up Too Soon

Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence, play and carefree exploration. Yet for many children, this reality is far from true. Often, children have to become adults way before their time and have to assume responsibilities that exceed