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The Guilt–Shame Cycle: How Body Talk in Indian Families Shapes Self-Worth

In most Indian homes, body-related remarks are built into their daily conversation. Comments regarding weight, complexion, height, or diet make them sound informal, loving or culturally appropriate. Adults might consider that these statements will lead children to discipline, well-being or

Awareness Parenting

How Internet Pornography Affects Children’s Understanding of Intimacy

Imagine a child scrolling on the internet and suddenly encountering adult content. A young teenager who does not fully understand intimacy and relationships may develop a wrong interpretation of closeness due to exposure to sexual content (Ybarra & Mitchell, 2005). This

Positive Relationship

Intimacy in the Age of Selfhood: How Autonomy and Algorithms Redefined Love 

It began as a murmur online, a quiet confession disguised as irony. Memes about “boyfriend embarrassment,” and threads where women half-joked, half-meant it when they said that being in love felt a little embarrassing now. Then came the Vogue article

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How to Practice Emotional Self-Care As a Cancer Patient

It’s devastating to check your biopsy result and hear your physician confirm a cancer diagnosis. You may as well brush it off at first, but once reality sets in, you will go through a difficult time processing the present and

Industrial

Young Leaders, Senior Staff: Rethinking Age in the Workplace

Younger people in Leadership position who faces disrespect from colleagues can experience significant psychological issues. According to, Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for youth (aged 15-29), rising from 31.4% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24. So, comparing here percentage of younger people

Awareness

The Psychology of Memes: Why Relatable Humour Strengthens Social Bonds

Nidhi was getting anxious about her exams when her phone pinged with a message from a classmate on the group chat. It was a meme about exam preparations that somehow made her chuckle, instantly easing her tension and letting her

Self Help

Can Reading Reduce Loneliness? The Parasocial Bonds We Form with Books

Loneliness is a hallmark of modern living in an increasingly digitised, disconnected and isolating culture. Even though social networks exist in the virtual space, a sense of connection seems to diminish as we sit in a false sense of connection,

Awareness Health

What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder? A Complete Guide

Compulsive Personality Disorder or Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a long-term tendency towards perfectionism, control and excessive standards that determine the thoughts, behaviours and attitudes of an individual towards others. The disorder is hard to identify at its initial stages

Health

The Hidden Cost of Festive Cheer: How Overstimulation Impacts Vulnerable Groups

December jingles, November diyas, and October drum festivals arrive like a sensory tidal wave. For most, overstimulation is part of the thrill. The louder, brighter, busier it gets, the more alive the celebration feels. But not everyone experiences joy as an

Awareness

Why Vulnerability Is the Key to Overcoming Modern Emotional Loneliness

The global population is becoming increasingly socially isolated, even though the world has never been digitally interconnected as it is today. The recent publication by the World Health Organisation emphasised the fact that loneliness has become as dangerous to health