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Cultural Rituals of Fasting and Their Psychological Impact

Fasting is one of humanity’s oldest and most widespread ritual practices. It is performed in the forms of  Navaratri in Hinduism, Ramadan in Islam, and Lent in Christianity. Fasting is more than abstaining from food; rather, it’s a symbol of discipline,

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The Psychology Behind Eugenics: When Science Turned Against Humanity

Eugenics is a science and humanity’s rivalry. The annals of psychology and genetics can no doubt take in eugenics as the most repulsive and shameful chapter. This radical proposal was the product of the mind of Sir Francis Galton in

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The Psychology of Self-Perception Under Surveillance

We are always being watched. In the world of technology, we are always surrounded by cameras and other recording devices, which always have their eyes and ears trained to watch every individual. Surveillance has become highly pervasive in daily life

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Silent Battles: Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Indian Armed Forces

Trigger Warning:  This article contains discussions about mental health challenges and issues, including stress, trauma, and self-harming, in the context of military service. Some readers may find this content emotionally sensitive. Please read with care. “Mr X” had successfully served in

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Psychological Causes of Hearing Voices at Night

Dreams?Voices?Scorsese?Nolan? Does this ring a bell? From timeless classics to foreboding health issues, these have been a part of our timeline since time immemorial. Had John Nash not been a victim of these, game theory would never be possible today. So

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The Hidden Gift of Anxiety: How Worry Helps Us Plan, Prepare, and Thrive

Whenever we hear the word “worry” or “anxiety”, we tend to imagine sleepless nights, racing thoughts and a mind trapped in a perpetual cycle of “what ifs”. It is the feeling we associate with stress, avoidance and unease, something to manage,

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How does Birth Order Shape Personality?

Have you ever wondered why your elder brother acts responsibly, your sister acts as the peace maker of the family, and you are the charmer and carefree person? Is it due to birth order or what else?  It means the

Health

Side Effects of Dopamine Agonists

Mitchell is an 80-year-old male resident of a nursing home who is well-mannered and friendly with the nursing home staff. Lately, though, he has begun to say and do things out of character. While delivering care to him, he touched

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The Psychology of Emotional Triangulation: How Family Conflict Causes Stress

Most people think of home as an emotional haven, but many individuals experience home as a source of distress. One potential reason for this tension is emotional triangulation, which is, in a broad way, a relationship phase, where one third

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Behind The Scenes: Inside the World of Kid Influencers 

Have you come across reels on social media where children and adolescents are advertising various products? Or do you know a child or adolescent who shoots Instagram or YouTube videos? With the Pandemic hitting the world, there has been a