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Caregiving is stressful and also a risk factor for depression: Study

Being a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can cause stress, but a new study done by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin questions the idea that family caregiving can also be a risk factor for depression.

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The Psychology Behind Manipulation

What Is Manipulation and How to Identify and Cope With It. From a husband gaslighting his wife, to a politician making false promises to win an election, we see examples of manipulation in everyday life. Terms like love bombing and

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Exploring the Motivations Behind a Stalker’s Behavior

The word ‘stalking’ is used around these days very casually. You might hear people say that they’ve stalked someone online even if they just browsed the other person’s Instagram account one time. By doing this, the meaning of the word

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“Daddy Issues” What is it actually?

Growing up, how has your relationship been with your father? You might not completely be aware of it, but this relationship between the two of you plays an important role in deciding who you are today. You are likely to

Parenting

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children Postpartum depression (PPD) is sometimes experienced by mothers after the birth of their child. It is common to experience its symptoms in the first year after childbirth. However, some women are more at risk

Awareness

Cognitive Biases in Everyday Life

COGNITIVE BIAS IN EVERYDAY LIFE A consistent pattern of deviance from norms or rationality in judgment is known as a cognitive bias. People construct their subjective reality based on how they interpret the information. An individual’s conduct in the environment

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A Deep Dive into the Psychology of Baby Blankets

A Deep Dive into the Psychology of Baby Blankets Even in adulthood, a lot of us tend to have objects from our childhood that we just won’t let go of. The object may be a tiny blanket, a stuffed animal,

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The Psychology of Rescue

In a recent rescue operation that captivated the nation, 41 miners were successfully rescued from a collapsed tunnel in Uttrakhand. The spotlight not only illuminated the physical challenges of the operation, but also the workings of the human mind during

Psychologs eMagazine December 2023

Psychologs Magazine sheds light on the diverse mental health challenges shaping lives today — from the pressures of higher education and life transitions to the silent pain of bullying victims, caregivers, and people pleasers. This edition also explores the mental

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Caring for Someone with Mental Distress

Mental distress, or psychological distress, is a term used to describe a range of symptoms and signs of a person’s internal life, that are generally held to be disquieting, confusing or out of the ordinary. Mental distress can potentially lead