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Awareness

5 Popular Theories of Psychology

Psychology, as a multifaceted discipline, encompasses a rich tapestry of theories that seek to unravel the complexities of human behavior, cognition, and emotions. Among the myriad of perspectives, five standout theories have garnered widespread attention and intrigue due to their

Pets

Pet improves mental health of single seniors: study

Being surrounded by a cherished dog or cat might help a growing percentage of American seniors who reside solo preserve mental health (healthy brain). Cognitive decline (memory loss) is a common occurrence among older persons. The decline in cognitive abilities

Positive

The psychology behind Coping Mechanisms

The ideas and actions used to deal with stressful events, both internal and external, are referred to as coping mechanisms. Defense mechanisms refers to adaptive subconscious or unconscious reactions that both work to decrease or endure stress; this word is

Education

Dementia vs Amnesia

Have you ever watched a movie where one of the characters loses their memory completely? So much so that it becomes very difficult for them to recognise their loved ones, and even sometimes themselves. Memory loss can happen due to

Social

Why do people change their behavior?

As humans, we have all heard people, close or known to us often comment, “You have changed.” When they say this, most of the time it is to express their annoyance at you for behaving differently than your past behavior.

Health

A recent study shows a positive association between obesity and type 1 diabetes

Good health is necessary for a happy life. But it’s something a person has to achieve by putting in constant effort to be fit. But when a person fails to do so, they can experience challenges like being overweight or

Awareness

Mental Health Among Elderly People

An old man with grey hair and wrinkles on his face entered the room with his unsteady gait. The conversation with Mr. butt lasted for nearly an hour. He answered questions about his childhood, work, family, and retirement. His answers

Education

What Is Couples Therapy, And How Does It Work?

What Is Couples Therapy, And How Does It Work? What is Couples therapy? Couples Therapy refers to a form of psychotherapy which, much like any other therapy, is aimed at relieving people’s distress. However, the key difference here is that

Self Help

The Psychology Behind the Fear of Abandonment

In life, it’s really common to be fearful and anxious in relationships when things do not work as expected. Sometimes, in such situations, people’s past bad experiences and insecurities make the situation even more painful. But with time, people overcome

Education

Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Erik Erikson was a German-American psychoanalyst. His writings on social psychology, individual identity, and the intersection of psychology and history, politics, and culture have been extremely influential in the field of psychology. He trained in psychoanalysis under Anna Freud, daughter