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Awareness Education

The Real Struggles of Psychology Majors in India

Imagine this: a young student stands at a forked path, tasked with the decision of the subject of their choice to pursue for the foreseeable future. Very few will opt for the budding field of psychology. Those who choose to

Parenting

Emotional Roles in Matrilineal and Patrilineal Cultures

We all feel differently, behave differently, and live differently. Yet, there do exist commonalities and similarities in these things. Our behaviour, our roles, and how we deal with emotions are influenced not only by us, but also by our parents,

Motivation

The Psychology of Self-worth

Sarah, a 25-year-old, works as a marketing executive in the Nicolas company. She works from 9 am to 6 pm and doesn’t get enough leave. Even though she worked hard, she still feels low self-esteem and criticises herself, due to

Education Therapy

Projective Tests in Child Psychology

Projective Tests are tools of evaluation used to explore the underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious motivations, and personality characteristics in children. In these tests, children are presented with ambiguous or unstructured stimuli that encourage the child to respond in a manner

Education Positive

Can Teaching Peace in Schools Really Change Young Minds?

Another possible solution is peace education. It is a method that trains children in skills such as empathy, listening, negotiation, and nonviolent conflict resolution. Peace programs in schools are designed to minimise fighting and bullying. They also ensure that students

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The Role of Psychosocial Processes in the Development and Maintenance of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is composed of many things, and while you might be inclined to think that it’s just an all-encompassing, infinite span of hurt, there is much more involved. There are a variety of psychosocial factors that tend to emerge

Research

The Role of Illusory Beliefs in Shaping Risky Health Behaviors

In an era of widely available digital information, coupled with so much misinformation about health, people frequently adopt untested beliefs about health. Examples of illusory health beliefs (IHBs) include pseudoscientific or unproven health beliefs. IHBs or Illusory Beliefs have an

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Caregiver Burnout and Fragile X: The Hidden Strain on Families

One of the genetic conditions that leads to developmental difficulties like learning challenges, behavioural troubles, and intellectual incapacity is Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome can potentially result in autism spectrum disorder (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). The

Awareness Health

When ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Adulthood

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been conceptualised as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development (APA, 2013). It used to be thought of as a childhood disorder, although now

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Cultivating Mindful Eating Habits in the Digital Age

Mindful eating is important to build a healthy relationship with food, and the earlier in childhood it happens, the better it is for children. These days, the easier and rushed route of feeding is taken, through distractions like TV shows,