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New Research Tests Psychedelics as a Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

A new research led by Dr. Vidita A. Vaidya of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai in collaboration with Cornell, Yale, and Columbia universities. It shows how psychedelics can be a potential treatment for anxiety and depression.

Industrial

What Strategies can Employees Use to Cope with Difficult Coworkers? 

In any workplace, encountering difficult coworkers is almost inevitable. Whether it’s a bully, a gossip, or someone whose stress spills into their interactions, these behaviours can have a damaging effect on both the work environment and employee well-being. Navigating such

Therapy

How do I know I need Therapy?: Psychologist Speaks

Remember the recent interview with Ranbir Kapoor regarding his idea of therapy? It didn’t help him, and he was vocal about it (let us forget about it being problematic or not for the sake of this article). But does therapy

Awareness

Neuroticism and Personality: Exploring Emotional Instability

Personality in itself is very intriguing and inquisitive to almost everyone. In layman’s terms, Personality is what a person is. It is all about the person, ‘in and out’. The word ‘Personality’ comes from the Roman word ‘persona’ which means

Awareness Health

Understanding Eco-Anxiety in Youth

In the current scenario of the world, where climate change continues at alarming levels. It is not surprising that youth are experiencing a new phenomenon: eco-anxiety. Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, describes how individuals emotionally respond to stress, worry,

Life Style

Psychology Behind Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

You may have heard someone say, “If you believe it will happen, it probably will.” That is a great saying that plays off an interesting psychological concept called a self-fulfilling prophecy. The idea that your expectations can be a determining

Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Addiction is a complicated mental health issue. Getting succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction is never a sign of weakness or even immorality. Some people have certain genetic or personality traits which make them prone to addiction. However, it is

Parenting

Long-Term Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adult Mental Health

Childhood is a crucial time when emotional, psychological, and social well-being is shaped for the future. Many challenges can affect a child’s development, and one of the most harmful forms of abuse is neglect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves

Life Style

The Role of Social Identity in Group Dynamics

The identity of a person starts developing at a very young age. It is a part of our development process. The process of identity formation begins with the idea of an infant to differentiate themselves from their external world. Then