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The Psychological Impact of Being a ‘Wanted’ or ‘Unwanted’ Child

Decades of research have been conducted to determine whether children born into unwanted or unplanned circumstances suffer from long-term psychological effects. Evidence continues to demonstrate that how a child is viewed and treated at birth can significantly impact their development,

Social

Peer Connections and the Psychology of Belonging in Youth

When an adolescent steps into school, they are faced with maths, science, history, literature, and more, which aim to help them navigate the rest of their academic and career-based endeavours. However, this curriculum doesn’t prepare them to navigate the tempestuous

Awareness

Fragile X syndrome Through a Lifetime: Emotional Health Challenges from Childhood Through Adulthood 

Every summer in July, Fragile X Awareness Month shines a light on an illness that profoundly affects thousands of families, without much public awareness. Though Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is widely associated with developmental delay in young children, its influence

Positive

Trauma Exposure and Compassion Fatigue: Why Professional Growth Must Include Emotional Renewal 

The noble professions, such as medical services, social work, mental health services, and caregiving, often reserve a significant portion of their emotional or mental space for their clients to address various issues. Their constant giving nature in professional settings leads

Awareness

The Psychology Behind Heightened Unconscious Alertness in Public Spaces 

Stepping outside may seem simple, but for many girls and women, it triggers a quiet, constant alertness. Every shadow, sound, and passerby is unconsciously assessed. This state of heightened awareness is called hypervigilance; it’s a deeply ingrained response shaped by

Parenting

Losing Them Before They’re Gone: Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Adult Children

The phone rings, and your heart sinks. For many adults with ageing or unwell parents, this is a familiar feeling. A quiet voice inside reminds you that time may be running out. This heart-wrenching experience – grieving someone who’s still

Relationship

Why Some People Struggle More in Relationships

In addition to being incredibly tough, relationships may also be enriching. Studies in psychology, sociology, and the actual world show why some people find it more difficult to establish and sustain healthy relationships and what practical solutions can be useful.

Health

Geropsychology in India: Addressing Cognitive Decline, Loneliness, and Ageism 

India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, where the elderly population is also expanding drastically. When an individual reaches old age, they face various new challenges both physically and mentally. Many of these difficulties include memory problems,

Parenting

Between Love and Resentment: The Emotional Journey of Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Picture yourself as a kid who has a little brother or sister needing round-the-clock medical treatment, special tutoring and constant emotional attention. Along with tender moments of sharing and pride, there remain intangible undertows of resentment, guilt and isolation that

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One School Counsellor, Hundreds of Minds – Is It Enough for an Entire School 

It’s 7:30 AM at San Diego’s Lincoln High School, and Sarah Martinez is on her third school-based mental health crisis call of the day, well before first-period bells even ring. Her office is the only haven on campus for a