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Health

The Making of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): World’s Most Widely Used Projective Test

What if one could find out what those fears were, what those desires are, what those conflicts are by telling a story about a picture? The concept behind the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is just this. The TAT has been

Parenting

Understanding the Science of Attention Span in Children

Attention, Perception, Creativity, Thinking, and Problem Solving are higher-order mental abilities. These are known as Cognitive abilities. This enables an individual to focus, concentrate, listen, and understand the vast information which the world provides us. These processes help individuals carry

Awareness

Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Social Media 

Have you ever posted a selfie with a big, shining smile, and yet in reality, you seem too sad for a person to be posting a happy picture? If so, you are not alone. In the world of all smiles

News

Rajasthan Leads India’s School Mental Health Revolution with ‘Khushishala’ Initiative 

Statewide programme across 1,500 government primary schools aims to nurture emotionally resilient students, empower teachers, and redefine holistic education.  In a pioneering move that places children’s emotional well-being at the centre of education, the  Rajasthan government has launched ‘Khushishala’, a comprehensive

Awareness

The Cognitive Psychology of Doubt and Certainty: How Your Brain Shapes Beliefs

Ever had to make a decision and then immediately ask yourself why you did that? Or when you believed something despite having some evidence to the contrary? These are not indications of stubbornness, but rather the brain operating the way

Awareness

How to Work Through Cognitive Distortions: Practical Strategies for Healthier Thinking

Every single day, the mind works all day. Even if it’s just to remember something or do anything in everyday life. Every aspect is controlled by the mind. Like going to work. A person gets up, showers and then runs to

Research

New Study Links CES1 Genes to Compulsive Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine addiction is a serious public health problem, and many people who start using the drug develop compulsive, hard‑to‑control patterns of use that are very difficult to treat. Past studies have focused on the neural reward pathways; however, this latest

Social

The Sybil Effect: How Pop Culture and Hypnosis Shaped a Psychological Phenomenon

Imagine you are standing in a courtroom, pretty certain that you saw a red sedan speeding through the road. Weeks prior, during interrogation, the officer, however, asked if you saw the number plate of the red sedan. In reality, you only saw

Research

Microexon Misregulation in Neurons Triggers Hyperarousal and Sleep Loss, Study Finds

This study examines small segments of genetic code within nerve cells, known as neuronal microexons, and their role in shifting the brain from calm to heightened awareness. When these fragments malfunction, they may trigger excessive wakefulness and trouble sleeping. Such

Awareness

The Neuroscience of Emotional Resilience: Why Some People Thrive After Adversity

People react in different ways to life’s toughest setbacks, such as devastating loss, family problems, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and marital problems. When faced with challenges, some people give up, but others are able to persevere and overcome them. What is