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K-Drama and Mental Health: Binge-Watching Might Be Beneficial, Says Expert

K-drama have become very popular in the global arena in the past few years. For example, According to reports from Netflix, their viewership rose sixfold from 2019 to 2022. Most of the people spent a great amount of time on

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Controversy Erupts Over IGL Participant’s Joke on Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

As the sixth season of the show India’s Got Latent is currently on air, a fresh controversy has emerged with a joke by the contestant Bunty Banerjee over the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The

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The Hidden Pace of Healing: Why Recovery Takes Its Own Time

“Be patient with all that is unresolved in your heart” said Rainer Maria Rilke, an Australian poet and novelist. Patience is not an easy virtue to cultivate. It takes consistent effort and inner strength. It’s especially challenging when all you

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Social Comparison Theory

Social comparison theory is one of the important concepts and ideas advanced by psychologist Leon Festinger way back in 1954, explaining how human beings determine their sense of self-esteem, identity, and behaviour. According to social comparison theory, people compare themselves with

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पैसे और खुशी का मनोवैज्ञानिक संबंध

पैसे का महत्व क्यों है? एक प्रभावशाली शोध में कहा गया कि पैसा एक उपकरण (tool) की तरह काम करता है, जिससे व्यक्ति वह चीजें प्राप्त कर सकता है जो वह चाहता है। लेकिन यह पूरी तरह सही नहीं है।

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Here’s to the Men Who Make a Difference

International Men’s Day is celebrated on 19th of November of every year as a special day to acknowledge the exemplary roles played by men in families and society as a whole. It is in fact, a day to appreciate the

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Can Social Prescriptions Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

The silent epidemic of loneliness is a pervasive force affecting millions of people, especially in the U.S. Despite living in an era of the most advanced communication technology, 1 in 3 adults report chronic isolation exacting a very heavy toll

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How Seasonal Changes Affect Mental Health: Understanding Winter Blues and SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues” are common mental health issues linked to seasonal changes, particularly during winter. These conditions are more prevalent in higher latitudes where there is significantly less sunlight during winter months. Even in countries

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Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect

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“Mujhe Kuch Nahi Hoga” – A Satirical Tale of Supreme Invincibility

Where “Chal na, kuch nahi hoga yaar!” is practically a national anthem, let’s talk about the timeless wisdom that has been passed down, generation to generation, on mental health and well-being. The formula is simple, universal, and utterly foolproof: “Dost-wost banao, khao piyo mast raho.” This is no ordinary philosophy, folks. This is the