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Awareness

9 Enneagram Types: What They Mean for Your Relationships

The Enneagram is like a map of our souls, but instead of a “you are here” marker, it gives you a “this is why you’re like this” sticker. People love it because it explains why Aunt Linda insists on organising

Positive Self Help

Why Fresh Starts Hold Such Powerful Appeal, According to Psychology

Fresh starts attract us. They are a promise of renewal, a promise of change, and a pathway to self-improvement. They could be at the start of a new year, on your birthday, or even at the start of the week, yet

Industrial

The Psychology of Debating 

Assume that you’re in the midst of a heated discussion, trying to convince your friends why your favourite place deserves more recognition. Such engagement is more or less just a casual banter, an example of debating. Debating is the fundamental

Education

The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion in which one deduces very broad generalizations based on a single incident or very little evidence. For example, a student failing one examination can conclude, “I always fail at everything.” Generalizing can be considered a

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Is Dimple’s Grief App in Mismatched A Comfort or a Barrier to Healing?

In the latest season of a popular web series Mismatched, A character named Dimple creates a grief app that allows users to interact with digital simulations of deceased loved ones. This mimicry of the deceased using voice messages and chats

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How ADHD Affects Emotional Regulation

ADHD stands for attention, impulse control, and activity regulation problems. ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, and often, this condition continues into adulthood. Common symptoms include the following:  It is a disorder of impulsivity, which leads to either reactive

Awareness

The Psychological Effects of Growing Up in Poverty 

Millions of people live in poverty worldwide. They lack basic facilities such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. Poverty is not a choice, and it affects people in several ways. The detrimental effects are more pronounced in children. Families in poverty

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The Role of Psychoanalysis in Today’s Therapy Rooms

Psychoanalysis is the most enduring and influential theory in explaining human behaviour and the effective treatment of psychological disorders. Founded by Sigmund Freud at the close of the 19th century and the opening of the 20th century, psychoanalysis introduced new

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What is Perceived Control and Why It’s Crucial for Mental Health

Have you ever had the feeling that you are losing control of your life or that no matter what you try, nothing ever seems to work out? On the other hand, perhaps you can recall times when you had complete

Industrial

Is Your Job Making You Sick? The Hidden Dangers of Overworking

Today, in this fast-paced world, getting neck-deep and working beyond capacity has become very normal and much revered as proof of dedication and success. Their ideals and values never fail to encourage healthy competition amongst people, further driving them to