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Technology Therapy

Therapy for the Algorithm:How Psychologists Are Being Hired to Shape User Behavior

The online world, which was initially just a tool, has become a sophisticated terrain where attention is the most prized asset. From the bottomless scroll of social media timelines to the hook of gaming applications, our internet lives are carefully

News

Impact Of Midlife Crisis On Women’s Cognitive Health

Throughout history and up to date, women have paid the price for their existence. Historically seen as inferior to men with almost no rights, today’s scenario has changed the situation for women, but still favours men in every aspect. The

Self Help

Psychology behind Validation: Why Feeling Heard Can Heal

Remember the Cast Away movie? Tom Hanks’ character was left alone on the island, and he named a volleyball Wilson, brought him alive, and formed a deep connection. For what? Then, to survive! Yes, this is not just a fictional

Parenting

Should Parents use Corporal Punishment?

Come on, let’s face it — most of us have either witnessed it, undergone it, or had the flying chappal incident narrowly averted at some point in childhood. Spanking or slapping, in many Indian families (and quite frankly, many others as

Education Health

Recognizing Cognitive Biases in Mental Health Diagnosis

Imagine sitting in the office of a therapist, feeling vulnerable and open, ready to receive help and healing, to receive a diagnosis that doesn’t quite capture your experience. That discrepancy is sometimes more than a matter of misunderstanding; it might

Life Style

Are You Chasing What You Want or What You Need?

Each human has innate drives. Some of these are rooted in survival, and others are in emotional wants and social pressures. But what if those inner drives get crossed, causing us to conflate what we want with what we require? This

Awareness

The Role of Theory of Mind in Autism Spectrum Development

Theory of Mind (ToM), a concept in brain and behavioural sciences, refers to one’s ability to accurately understand people as mental beings and their respective mental states. It includes recognising the fact that there are minds out there besides one’s

Parenting

Parenting Styles and Moral Development in Early Childhood

A child’s mind is like wet clay, ready to be shaped by the slightest impact. Every touch leaves an imprint on a child’s mind. One learns the foundations of everything, from their desires to their Morals, in these early phases

Self Help

Is Your Coping Style Making You Mentally Strong or Just Surviving?

Did you notice that each of your friends tackles board exam stress differently? Everybody has learnt different coping style to stand up to adversity. That difference not only defines what approach has been taken but also how much mental strength

Motivation

Motivational Interviewing: Where Change Starts within a Conversation 

Change is hard, we all know the feeling of wanting to make something better, to quit smoking, to eat healthily, to come to therapy, but being unable to break out of old habits. The problem isn’t necessarily “how do I