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Industrial

The Psychological Underpinnings and Mental Health Impact of Productivity Fetishisation 

Modern professional settings often valorise busyness and constant output as markers of success, a trend sometimes called “hustle culture” or productivity fetishisation. In such cultures, hard work and efficiency are idolised, and taking breaks is stigmatised. Workaholism, defined as an

News

War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

Health

Placebo vs. Nocebo: Can Your Brain Heal or Harm You Just by Believing

Human mental ability is amazing. It shapes perception, influences conduct, and regulates emotion. Could it, however, also have the ability to either help or hurt the body? The intriguing and sometimes misunderstood placebo and nocebo effects, which reveal the real

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

News

Safeguarding Young Minds in the 21st Century: Observing National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 

Today marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a crucial occasion to focus on the well-being of our youngest population. In the contemporary landscape of the 21st century, children encounter distinct challenges that can significantly influence their mental health. The

Education

What Can Psychology Learn from Neuroscience – and Vice Versa? 

Imagine being able to unlock the codes of human Behaviour not just through observation and introspection but by inspecting in close-up the neural circuits that govern our minds, emotions, and behaviours. This is the promise of the interdisciplinary collaboration between

Awareness

The Role of Psychological Safety in High-Performing Teams

The lack of interpersonal dread is psychological safety. People may function at their highest level at work, school, and home when they feel psychologically protected. Feeling secure enough to take chances with others, speak out, argue candidly, and voice concerns

Education

Is Psychology a Science, an Art, or a Philosophy? 

Psychology is one of those captivating disciplines that occupies the intersection of several different domains. If you’ve ever been curious as to whether psychology is a science, an art, or a philosophy, then you’re in good company. It’s a query

Therapy

Biofeedback and its role in Stress Management 

We often experience stress because of day-to-day activities. Stress is a common cause of physical and mental health problems. According to the Ipsos World Mental Health Day report 2024, on average, 31% of people felt stressed across 31 countries, which

Therapy

The Rise of Text Therapy: Can Digital Counselling Be as  Effective as Face-to-Face Sessions?  

Therapy experienced a change in tone after the pandemic; the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated the adoption of remote mental health care. Text-based therapy – counselling via asynchronous messaging has grown alongside video/phone teletherapy. But is there a difference between digital