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Awareness

Psychology Behind Animal Abuse

Unacceptable behaviours that inflict pain and suffering on animals are called animal abuse or cruelty against animals. There has been an increase in the number of these cases but studies say that many of such cases remain undetected as the

News

Pune Car Crash: A Psycho-developmental Interpretation

The Pune car crash incident is all over the internet. On May 19, A seventeen-year-old teenager was driving over 200 mph while drunk, causing the death of two engineers in the crash. Both of them were engineers driving on a

Self Help

Understanding the Mother Wound and Its Impact on Well-Being

Mothers, who are often represented as the primary caregivers for their children, are known for the unconditional love they have for their kids. We often associate the mother-child relationship with traits like trust, empathy, nurture and comfort that help in

Awareness

How is India Responding to the Mental Health Burden?

Key Points: There’s a growing need to cater to the mental health challenges of India. Mental health is as important as one’s physical health. It influences not just individual lives but also productivity, economic stability, public safety, and overall quality

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23-year-long study shows teenage loneliness increases adult mental illness risk by 20%

Cambridge University conducted research over two decades on 2600 Norwegian participants to understand how loneliness in adolescence can increase the possibility of mental disorders like depression and psychosis in adulthood.  Loneliness vs being alone: Loneliness is an emotional state of

Relationship

Psychology Behind Commitment in Relationships

Commitment is a frequently used word, especially in the context of relationships. But the relationships need not necessarily be platonic or romantic. These serve as the very foundation of every relationship. John Michael, a Professor of Psychology, says, “Commitment is

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Study Found Relation between Low Childhood Sleep and Higher Risk of Psychosis

According to recent research, when kids have disturbed sleep patterns for a prolonged period, the chances of psychosis and other mental illnesses increase drastically. How to define enough sleep? NHLBI study states sleeping hours according to age. Infants need maximum

Awareness Health

How to Make the Best Use of Mental Health Consultations in Long-Term Care

Managing behaviours in the nursing home setting can be exhausting for caregivers. It is estimated that up to 90 per cent of patients with dementia will be agitated at some point. Up to 72 per cent may be depressed. Often

Awareness Self Help

Unmasking Shadow: The Silent Battle of a Victim of Bullying

Bullying is a pervasive problem that affects individuals across age groups and backgrounds. It reduces individuals to mere objects of manipulation, control, and harm, stripping them of their inherent worth and dignity. It can shatter an individual’s self-concept, creating feelings

Education

The Main Character Syndrome: Exploring The Psychology of Self-Centered Narratives

Main character syndrome in layman’s terms is simply a belief of an individual that they are the most important person in the world. They tend to think that everything revolves around them and that they are the stars of their