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Perfectionism, Overplanning & Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and How to Overcome Self-Doubt

In a society that promotes hustle culture and perfection, many individuals are encountering perfectionism, overplanning, and pervasive impostures as prevalent, some of the common evidence for Imposter Syndrome (Clance & Imes, 1978; Hewitt & Flett, 1991). The reasons for these

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The Psychology of Relocation: Coping with Homesickness & Culture Shock

Relocation is bound to result in sophisticated psychological dynamics, namely acculturative stress and culture shock. Acculturative stress refers to the mental load that people experience when they adjust to new environments (Kosic et al., 2025). Perceived discrimination, social rejection, and

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Why Time Feels Faster Since 2020: The Psychology of Time Perception

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things for us, especially how we work, study, and socialise. However, it also changed our perception of time. For most of us, the lockdown was peculiarly slow. One fine day, we just had

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Stereotypes on Screen: How Media Shapes Perceptions of Communities

The world on screen is known for its glitz, glamour and fame. With its capacity to influence the impressionable minds of viewers across the globe, it also carries the burden of shaping perceptions, setting trends and reinforcing social norms. The

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Impact of Irregular Shift Patterns on Mental Health Care Workers’ Well-Being

Mental health treatment is a particularly demanding discipline that demands around-the-clock availability of services. Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, or behavioural emergencies cannot be kept waiting; they require services at all times. To provide them with such uniform

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Dating Someone with OCD: How to Navigate Rituals, Reassurance, and Anxiety Together

OCD, often known as obsessive compulsive disorder, is a chronic disorder, which means it is a long-term condition that is characterised by recurrent compulsions and intrusive,  unwanted thoughts (obsessions) to help relieve the anxiety that these thoughts create  (International OCD

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AI-Generated Animations vs Studio Ghibli: Why Human Storytelling Still Matters

Just imagine, captivating animations are being circulated. Of people, family, animals, more people and daily life illustrations. Rotating in social media, but you just know what it is, or you thought. “Studio Ghibli’s new release?” This crosses your mind. However,

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Effective Bullying Interventions in Schools 

As a teacher, have you noticed students consistently excluding one particular student, whether in group activities, lunch, or playtime? Have you heard hurtful name-calling or mocking laughter echoed in a school hallway? Have you noticed a student who sits alone

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How Television Shapes Stereotypes: The Impact of Media Representation on Society and Psychology 

Remember the last time you saw India on Western TV. What did you see? A yellow filter that seems more like a desert scene, mustard fields and snake charmers restricting our diversity. How many times have you seen diverse characters

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Psychology of Psychologist Behind Diagnosis: How DSM-5 Guides Mental Health Professionals to Diagnose Anxiety Disorders

Ever wondered how it is determined by your therapist whether your anxiety is ‘normal’ or a disorder?  The first step towards answering such questions is a proper diagnosis. Furthermore, this requires a proper criterion for each disorder, which is standardised