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Education

A Psychological Analysis of Admission-Related Distress 

Konkana is a neet aspirant. Her brother qualified for the exam and is now a 3rd year medical student, and she aims to follow the same path. However, it’s her third attempt, and her scores are not enough to meet

Event

1st Annual Conference on Advancing Mental Health through Contemporary Psychological Approaches

Association for Psychological Sciences and Practice (APSP), India, has announced its first annual conference on the theme “Advancing Mental Health through Contemporary Psychological Approaches” being held on 13th & 14th March 2026. The venue of the conference is offline at Manonmaniam

Awareness Education

Fear of Failure in Education: How School Culture and Perfectionism Impact Child Psychology

One of the core memories of everyone’s school life is the Annual Function or the Republic Day Celebration. Every kid is rushing from one corner of the school to another in their costume. Every one looking different. The air was

Industrial

The Hidden Mental Health Costs of Masking at Work

Riya scripts every smile until her jaw begins to ache, trying to polish a persona that she knows is bound to break. Her boss asks her to “focus.” he is unaware of the cost. Riya remains silent, too depleted to

Awareness Industrial

The Impact of Pollution on Workplace Productivity and Mental Well-Being

Many factors can affect workplace performance, including the employee’s ability to use their skills effectively in a team environment or how well a manager leads them. Another one that is receiving attention lately and is much less obvious is the quality of

Parenting

The Silent Impact of Emotionally Distant Parents on a Child’s Development

Aradhya is an ideal child, good at studies and active at extra curricular activities. She often brought trophies, medals and stories home; however, there was no one to listen to them. Her parents were busy with their jobs and were

Positive

The Psychology of Perfectionism: Growing Up in the Shadow of Expectations 

Perfectionism has been touted as an indicator of discipline, ambition and high standards. Most educational and cultural systems are characterised by giving positive reinforcements to children who aim at perfection and excellence. This positive framing nonetheless hides the psychological costs

Awareness Self Help

Why Chasing Achievement Leads to Burnout and Disconnection

Every morning, Ritu, a 27-year-old law student, wakes up before sunrise. Her schedule is packed: with back-to-back lectures, assignments, mock trials and bar examination preparation. She powers through her day with little sleep, fuelled by lots of caffeine and fear

Positive Self Help

Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than You Think for Career Success

Success in a career is said to be attributed to intelligence, qualifications, and technical skills. Nevertheless, years of psychological studies have shown that cognitive ability cannot be seen as a complete explanation of professional performance. Emotional intelligence has become an

Industrial Life Style Social

Gen Z Isn’t Lazy, They’re Tired: Understanding Youth Exhaustion in the Modern World

Mention “Gen Z” in front of a group of managers, parents or baristas. You’ll provoke a variety of reactions: doubt, respect, and frustration. Between jokes like “boomer” and stories about young climate campaigners lies a more subdued, sobering reality: this