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Education

The Psychology behind Scapegoating

The history of the word “scapegoat” begins way back in the 16th century, when the Jewish community placed their sins onto the described ritual animal in preparation for Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. A key part of Yom Kippur,

Social

The Correlation Between Hair Loss and Mental Illness

Scalp hair is more important socially and psychologically than it is biologically to humans. Hair serves no purpose in humans other than providing cranial cushioning and protection from the sun’s rays. Beyond its socioeconomic significance, hair can become an important

Therapy

What Is EMDR Therapy?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Shapiro, 2001) was created in 1987 to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is based on the adaptive information processing concept (Shapiro 2007). EMDR is an individual therapy that is normally administered once

Health

The Depths of Major Depressive Disorder: A Journey through Darkness

It is important to first understand what is depression before discussing and talking about MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) which is a very serious type of depression. It is very common for people to say that they are feeling depressed, but,

News

Higher educational institutions will have to spread awareness about Tele-MANAS helpline: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India is a statutory body that monitors and promotes higher education in the country. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 and is administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of

Therapy

How Nature Therapy can help people with Autism?

Autism, a complicated neurodevelopmental illness that impairs a person’s developmental and linguistic abilities, is a major issue for healthcare practitioners and researchers. While the condition affects just a tiny proportion of the population, understanding its effects and researching viable treatment

Health

Why Do Women Face Mental Health Issues During And After Pregnancy?

Mental illness is widespread, and the burden of poor functioning and health is still rising globally even with the expansion of resources and treatment options. There is a widespread misconception that the hormones secreted during pregnancy shield women against mental

Awareness Parenting

Paving the Way for Gender-Neutral Parenting and Acceptance in Society

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it counts.” This quote given by a prominent activist, Barbara Gittings, who worked towards the cause of acceptance of the

Awareness

Healing your Inner Child

Aren’t you always a kid at heart? Inner Child is that playful, notorious, vulnerable part of yourself. As innocent as it is, your inner child endures the traces of every happening, good or bad, joyful or hurtful. It carries earliest

Relationship

Understanding and Overcoming Fear of Intimacy

Fear of intimacy is a subconscious fear of proximity that regularly disrupts people’s intimate relationships. This fear of physical and/or emotional intimacy frequently manifests in people’s closest and most meaningful relationships. While we may be conscious of our apprehension and