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Awareness

Psychologists tell Why we are getting Addicted to Social Media

Social media refers to any platform, website, or application that allows us to share and interact. Today, It is much more than a platform for communication, it supports business, entertainment, networking, education, and whatnot. This has made our lives easier

Crime Education

The Psychology Behind the Last Meal Requests of Criminals

The tradition to give the last meal requested by a condemned before execution person is a part not only of modern penology; this gesture should relate to a ritual enmeshed since human memory. For instance, in the history of food,

News

Brain Activity during Jazz Improvisation in Musicians of Varying Skill Levels: Study

Have you ever found yourself involved in an activity with effortless attention and enjoyed the activity for the sheer sake of doing it? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, identified this enjoyable and focused state as “Flow” and defined it as ‘a state in

Education

A Guide to Trauma Response

In this context, the term “trauma” refers to occurrences that elicit powerful physiological and emotional reactions. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative, trauma happens when a person undergoes an emotionally

Health

Strategies for Addressing Body Image Concerns in Bipolar Disorder

Body image, or the picture you have of your physical appearance in your own eyes, is highly personal. For those with bipolar disorder, mood episodes and side effects can magnify body image issues. Bipolar disorder is a mental health illness

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Confusion

Confusion is a common problem among people. We all feel confused sometimes on various occasions like while studying you might be confused about the topic, or even the simple confusion in the morning about what to wear or what to

Health

Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD): Symptoms, Treatment and Diagnosis

A skewed sense of self and extreme, erratic emotions are symptoms of histrionic personality disorder (HPD). One definition of histrionic is “dramatic or theatrical”. “Individuals suffering with histrionic personality disorder have an inflated sense of self-worth that is based on

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Chinese Company Offers 10 Days of “Sad Leave” to Improve Work-Life Balance

To surprise everyone the chairman of Chinese supermarket chain Fat Dong Lai announced their employees can take up to 10 days of “sad leave” yearly and no manager approval will be needed. He also informed that their employees can take

Technology

The Role of Cybersecurity in Mental Well-being

In today’s era where we are surrounded by various electronic gadgets and technological advances, these tools and accessibilities have become an essential part of our lives. These tools range from surveillance cameras at public places like parks and streets to

Pets

10 Best Therapy Dogs for Depression and Anxiety 

Therapy dogs are there to soothe people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other places. Through their mere presence and interaction, they play a critical role in improving the mental and emotional well-being of individuals. Here are the ten best