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Catharsis on Paper: Poetry for Processing Emotions 

Oftentimes, when verbally conversing about our experiences and struggles becomes difficult, we turn to expression through writing. Whether it be a few messy scribbles on the edge of a notebook or the notes section of our phones, sometimes expression through

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Does Language Shape Our Emotional Worldview? 

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1922), a well-renowned philosopher, once said, “The limits of my  language mean the limits of the world.” This simple yet profound quote represents a compelling notion of how language influences individuals’ experiences of the world. Language is more

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Family Expectations and the Emotional Burden of Doctoral Life

Doctoral research is normally thought of as a lofty and mentally stimulating endeavour. But beneath the mental ideal lies a collection of personal and social weights which doctoral students silently bear. Among them are the most significant marital expectations, familial

Relationship

Digital Intimacy vs. Real Connection: Are We Emotionally Connected or Just Plugged In?

No longer merely applications on a cellphone, social media has become an ensemble of media for communication, friendship, partnership, romantic relationships, and intimacy. Over the years, with the growth of social media, it has become more and more of an

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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

Parenting

Emotional Roles in Matrilineal and Patrilineal Cultures

We all feel differently, behave differently, and live differently. Yet, there do exist commonalities and similarities in these things. Our behaviour, our roles, and how we deal with emotions are influenced not only by us, but also by our parents,

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Can Ketamine Therapy Unlock Emotional Healing for Deep Feelers and INFJs?

Many people with powerful emotions, including deep feelers and INFJs, struggle to reconcile their inner experiences fully. Traditional forms of emotional support may not always give the insight or comfort needed for true healing. Ketamine treatment helps people develop acceptance

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Geriatric Grief: The Overlooked Emotion of Ageing

The geriatric population typically refers to the population above the age of 60- 65. Grief is commonly observed in this age group, who are especially vulnerable to it (Malik et al., 2021). With age comes a lot of responsibility, followed

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Emotional Substitution: Why We Recast New Relationships to Fill Old Emotional Roles 

We often tend to seek the known, to attract the familiar, to reach for those who make us feel the same. Sometimes we unconsciously draw towards people or dynamics that feel like “home”, even if the “home” is shaped by

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Are Multilingual Brains More Emotionally Intelligent? Cross-Cultural Language and Emotional Processing

Globalization is increasing rapidly. As a result, multilingualism is becoming more common around the world. This trend has raised new questions about the effects of speaking foreign languages on the human brain, not just cognitively, but emotionally as well. Emotional