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Awareness Social

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Delay Sleep, Its Effects, and How to Overcome It 

Many of us are familiar with the term procrastination, the act of putting off tasks for later or until the last minute. From completing assignments to delaying laundry, we are all guilty of procrastinating from time to time. Procrastination is

Education Positive

Building Resilience After Adverse Childhood Experiences: Psychological Interventions & Healing

In an ideal world, childhood is meant to be a haven; a place full of trust, love, nurturance, and support. But the ideal is very often not the reality. For some, this ideal is very far from ever being reached,

Health

Why the Brain Craves Novelty: The Neuropsychology Behind It

Human beings are naturally attracted to novelty, which in this context refers to something new or other than our everyday activities. This impulse is extremely biological and evolutionary, serving as a drive for learning and exploration. Novelty stimulates us to

Relationship

Digital Intimacy vs. Real Connection: Are We Emotionally Connected or Just Plugged In?

No longer merely applications on a cellphone, social media has become an ensemble of media for communication, friendship, partnership, romantic relationships, and intimacy. Over the years, with the growth of social media, it has become more and more of an

Psychologs eMagazine August 2025

Psychologs Magazine brings powerful insights into the evolving world of mental health. From workplace motivation and remote work stress to online predator psychology and addiction recovery—explore real challenges with expert-backed perspectives. We also highlight India’s mental health policy, inclusive therapy

Research

How the Brain’s Anti-Reward System Fuels Cocaine Relapse

Let’s not sugarcoat it: cocaine addiction breaks people. You’d think after months clean, the worst is over. It’s not. Six out of ten people still relapse. Six. That number haunts every addiction researcher. For years, we obsessed over dopamine—the brain’s

Awareness Health

When ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Adulthood

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been conceptualised as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development (APA, 2013). It used to be thought of as a childhood disorder, although now

Awareness

Trauma-Informed Approaches in Trans Mental Health

Trauma in psychology refers to an emotional response to a highly distressing event or a situation that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, which can lead to long-term negative effects. It can affect one’s sense of self and emotional range,

Health Life Style

‘I Should Be Doing More’: The Internal Crisis Created by Wellness Influencers and Hustle Culture

Maybe take some rest, but not that much. Slow down, wait, buckle up. Right or wrong, good or bad, the advice is almost always subjective. While hustle culture paces you for the world, wellness influencers can try to slow you

Awareness Technology

Misinformation in Your Feed: When Social Media Becomes a Mental Health Risk

In an age where social media has radically transformed the landscape of public discourse, a dangerous practice is on the rise- the normalisation of serious psychiatric disorders through TikTok, Instagram infographics, and more informal social media discussions. Though greater recognition