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Depiction of Psychological Disorders in Bollywood

Bollywood, being one of the world’s biggest movie industries, has tremendous clout in influencing the public’s attitude towards the most sensitive subjects, including mental illness. Its depiction of psychological illnesses, over the years, has been a chancy mix of ridiculous

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Beyond the Ribbons, Beyond the Metaphors

Cancer is often spoken about in metaphors—battles fought, wars won, strength measured. We drape those diagnosed in words like fighter and survivor, as if their existence must be defined by resilience. But what if cancer isn’t a war? What if

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Bigg Boss Show: A Psychological Perspective

Bigg Boss is not simply a reality television performance; rather, it is a high-stress psychological experiment. By placing contestants in a small, monitored space without clocks or any connection to the outside world, each contestant becomes a victim of extreme

Health

When the Body Trembles: Understanding the Somatic Roots of Chronic Anxiety

Anxiety is often referred to as a tempest of thoughts: ceaseless apprehension, disastrous what-ifs, or simply an inability to quiet a restless mind. But anyone who has lived with anxiety becomes accustomed to the fact that it doesn’t stay just

Self Help

When Planning Becomes Pressure: Why Overthinking Stops Progress

To some, planning gives dopamine and thrill, and to others, it’s a chore. However, in both cases, what is missing is action, which means progress awaits and has not started, in parallel with the planning. This can make planning feel

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The Psychology behind Violent Pretend Play: Monsters, Heroes and Guns

From backyard sword fights’ screams to sober “rescue missions” arranged with action figures, make-believe play is the most universal childhood activity. Make-believe play allows children to access fantasy worlds where they build, rehearse, and experiment with social roles, emotions, moral

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Stress and Emotional Regulation in Reality TV Show Environments

Isn’t it fun to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, sit back on the couch and drift off into a whole other world of reality TV shows? A world og glitz and glamour where individuals with

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Behind the Spotlight: How Reality TV Impacts Child Stars’ Mental Health

Behind the cloak of fame, there lies an unseen agony, especially for child reality stars entering their turn in front of the camera before they have the time to fully understand the repercussions. While millions watch for the entertainment factor,

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The Psychology of Conduct, Impulse-Control, and Disruptive Disorders in Males

Conduct and disruptive disorders are major child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, with a male predominance. They are diagnosed by aggression, defiance, and noncompliance, with CD usually presenting as a more malignant course of ODD. The clinical presentation becomes complex when

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Inside the ADHD Brain: A Neuroscientific Perspective

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is far more than a collection of “behaviour problems.” It’s an intricate neurodevelopmental disorder with profound, deep roots in particular differences in brain form and functioning. American Psychological Association defines ADHD as a behavioral syndrome characterized by