The Psychology Behind Hoarding Behaviour
Hoarding is relatively common; we all know someone with a garage full of random trinkets and things that seem of little use; however, there is a certain point where hoarding becomes an issue. For this reason, Hoarding Disorder has been
Self-Isolation & Healing from it
Self-isolation can be defined as a state or condition in which the person prefers to stay away from others, for a certain period, willingly. It can be exercised by means of not attending social events, family or friends together or
Cultivating a Compassionate Classroom
Renowned British novelist and the most popular writer of children’s books Roald Dalh, once quoted, “I think probably Kindness is my number one attribute in a human beings. I’ll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery
Socio-Cultural Differences in Child’s Environment and its Effect on Child-Rearing Practices and Development
Culture is defined as “the totality of socially transmitted behaviour patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions and all other human work and thought characteristic of a community or peculiar to a society or class”. It is the total of the attainment and
Behind the Mask: The Impact of Anonymity and Deindividuation in large groups
We have all done group projects where there is this one person who does not do any work and enjoys anonymity due to the grading injustice. This can be understood as having anonymity in a large group. It is when
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Psychology Before
“Psychology says, We Only Use 10% of Our Brain”. I’m sure you must have come across posts like this somewhere in your mobile scrolling journey. What if I say this is a myth? Most of these kinds of facts are
Understanding Grief: Navigating the Complex Emotions, Cognitions, and Behaviors
Loss is a word most people fear and dislike, yet it is something we all experience in our lives in one way or another. Although the form in which it enters people’s lives may differ, what remains consistent is the
Love Addiction: The Fine Line Between Passion and Obsession
Nowadays various factors like media, and cultures, portray love as beautiful and as a strong force but just think what happens when it becomes an unhealthy obsession? Imagine just starting a day by thinking about a person who may not
Cultural Shifts and Their Effects on Identity and Mental Health
Today, cultural shifts as a result of living in a fast-paced, information-rich, and socially evolving world are undoubtedly redefining the nature of identity and mental health more than ever before. These changes, spearheaded by globalization, digitalization, and the like, have
10 Characteristics of Adaptable and Happy People, According to Psychology
Stephen Hawkins (1942- 2018) is one of the most successful scientists in the world without whom much about the universe would have stayed a mystery (Preskill, 2018). At the tender age of 21, he faced the biggest setback of his