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When Nothing Feels Good: Understanding Anhedonia in Mood Disorders

Approximately 70% of individuals diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) experience anhedonia, the progressive, pervasive loss of the capacity for pleasure, motivation, and connection that researchers now recognise as one of the most clinically significant and most persistently undertreated features

Education

How We “Read Minds”: Implicit and Explicit Theory of Mind Explained

When people learn that you hold degrees in psychology, their first question is often, “So … can you read minds?” This inquiry is sometimes made in jest, yet also stems from a sense of curiosity surrounding the field of psychology due to

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Fear of Separation: An Anxiety Disorder

When I first started going to pre- primary school, I saw my friends, including me, also crying so much before entering the classroom, hugging their parents tightly with a feeling of fear and did not want to come inside the

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Together Against Loneliness: World Down Syndrome Day

On the 21st of March every year, the world takes some time to honour, commemorate and promote awareness of individuals with Down syndrome. This is not just selected at random; the 21st day of the 3rd month is a direct

Motivation

When Success Defines You: The Hidden Psychology of High Achievement and Existential Anxiety

Consider an example of a senior consultant who has never had a full day off in three years. She wakes up at 5:00 am and checks her mail even before the kettle heats, and goes to sleep with her phone

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The Psychology of Emotional Granularity: Why Naming Your Feelings Changes Everything

As adults, we do not necessarily have the same amount of common ground. In addition to sharing interests or agreeing upon a preference, having an emotional connection and mutual understanding has become more important than ever before. When forming a friendship, we

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 Psychology Student Syndrome and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review

Academic training in the field of psychology often creates a perception among psychology students that they are emotionally intelligent or psychologically resilient. However, recent research and classroom experiences indicated that these students are indeed vulnerable to unique emotional and cognition-related

Relationship

Micro-Resentments in Long-Term Relationships: The Hidden Cause of Emotional Distance

Take the example of a couple that has been living together in the same house. They have never had anything dramatic, a betrayal, a crisis, or a defining argument. But one of the partners is experiencing unspoken but nagging dissatisfaction.

Awareness Health

The Changing Landscape of Mental Health Policy in India: A Comprehensive Analysis

Why Mental Health in India Matters Now More Than Ever? India is the largest democracy, yet for decades, mental health has been silenced. With a population of over 1.3 billion, the mental health and well-being of citizens are essential building