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Interoception: How Sensing Your Body Helps Your Mind

It is a common misperception to believe that our brain only perceives the outer world and its signals. Its inner implications are often forgotten. When our brain perceives an object, for instance, a croissant on a table, our body reacts

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Cultural Mourning: The Hidden Psychological Impact of Losing Heritage

Culture is an umbrella of shared customs, rituals, languages, art and more that empowers individuals with a sense of identity and helps make sense of the world around them. However, this framework is disintegrating for millions of people worldwide. The

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Feeling Stuck or Numb? How Individual Therapy Can Help You Move Forward

Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride that never stops. Although it runs constantly, you may feel as if you’re not moving anywhere. This can stem from multiple areas of your life. Your career can make you feel stuck. You

Self Help

The Psychology of Self-Compassion: More powerful than self-esteem? 

We are often told that we are special and unique because we can do or achieve anything. That confidence is enough to get everything done. From a young age, our worth is attached to our achievements. An instance of this

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Reparenting Yourself: A Self-Healing Trend Rooted in Therapy

Reparenting is a self-care method by which individuals consciously provide themselves with the nurturing, safety, and emotional support that may have been lacking in their early developmental years. Reconnecting with the “inner child” is the central aspect. Doing so would

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Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: How our thinking traps us

We tend to think that our thoughts are the ones that modify our perceptions regarding the world around us. But in reality, our minds have systematic judgment errors known as cognitive distortions. These types of thoughts distort reality, affect our

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The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

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The Rise of Digital Therapy– Boon or Burnout?

Digital therapy and AI-supported treatments are revolutionising mental health care. These modern solutions are not just some fancy technology, but they do provide a real-life utility of enabling easier access to treatment, giving personalised assistance and perhaps even relieving the

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The Psychology Behind Doomscrolling

We often find ourselves browsing through headlines, and there it is, a burst of news filled with violence, wars, floods, political issues, economic downfall, financial burdens and more. It’s making you constantly anxious, but you simply can’t stop scrolling through

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When You Love Psychology But Burnout Hits: Understanding Academic Fatigue and How to Reignite Your Passion

A lot of students dive into psychology because, let’s be honest, the human mind is fascinating. Who doesn’t want to understand why people do what they do? At first, it feels exciting. You’re learning about personality, behaviour, even the quirky