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The Cognitive Impact of Performing Rituals Without Understanding

Most of the individuals engage in rituals without understanding their origins and the purpose of their existence. Such practices are evident in festivals, prayers, greetings, family practices and even in workplace ceremonies. They do this frequently due to the fact

Health Travel

Jet-Lagged Minds: How Frequent Travel Disrupts Sleep, Mood, and Mental Clarity

Travel is one of the best ways to release stress, heal and feel more connected to oneself. It has always been romanticised for spiritual rejuvenation and peace. However, we often forget to pay attention to how too much travelling and jet lag

Awareness

Community Responsibility in Accessible Play: Creating Inclusive Playgrounds for Every Child

The issue of accessible play is frequently talked about in the design of play, its funding or policy, yet the issue is equally a question of community responsibility. Playgrounds are social spaces that are commonly used, and there they manifest

Awareness Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

Self Help Social

The Hidden Impact of Beauty Filters on Self-Esteem and Body Image

Digital beauty filters, digital distortions of one’s image that adhere to idealised standards of beauty, are pretty commonplace in the technological age of social media. Millions globally filter their selfies and videos every day, smoothing skin, enlarging eyes, slanting cheekbones, and

Industrial

Beyond Advice: Why Validation Often Matters More Than  Solutions

We live in a solution-oriented world. When someone shares a problem, the instinctive  response is often, “Have you tried this?” or “You should do that.” Advice feels helpful, active and efficient. However, in many instances, after the conversation, it can

Positive

Barriers to Play: How Playgrounds Exclude Neurodivergent Children

The playgrounds are often pictured as public areas that are open to all children to play, explore and socialise without any restrictions. Play facilitates physical growth, emotional, creativity, and social skills, which is why it is a very essential aspect

Parenting Relationship Social

How Adolescents Rebuild Emotional Intimacy with Parents

Adolescence is, famously, a season of separation: closed bedroom doors, texts with “k”s, and a world of emotions that is radically out of bounds to the grown-ups who once helped raise them. But beneath that popularised picture of disconnection, another,

Awareness Pets

The Psychological Toll of Fireworks and Loud Noises on Animals

“On the New Year’s party in 2022, Krishika, residing in Noida, celebrated a midnight party with family on her rooftop. But amidst the loud boom and sparkling lights, A golden retriever, Jiffy (pet dog), was nowhere to be found. Startled

Health Relationship

The Silent Struggle in Relationships: Supporting a Partner with Bipolar Disorder

Taking care of a person with Bipolar disorder can be like trying to keep pace with a song that keeps changing when you are trying to tune in. There are some days when the weeks just whiz by in a