What are Hypnic Jerks?
In the past, you have likely been woken up by the sudden sensation of falling. This is because your body experiences Hypnic jerks. These jerks are also known as sleep starts, and occur before you fall into deep sleep. It
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Life Style
The Psychology of Body Language
What Does Body Language Say About A Person Language is a tool for communication. When You intend to convey something to another person, you just say it. However, during interactions, verbal language is not the only mode of communication that
Life Style
Why Do People brag about Things?
WHY DO PEOPLE BRAG ABOUT THINGS? Neuroscientific and psychology research has recently paid a lot of attention to why people are so likely to brag. Also, scientists are now trying to figure out why we hate it so much when
Psychologs eMagazine December 2023
Psychologs Magazine sheds light on the diverse mental health challenges shaping lives today — from the pressures of higher education and life transitions to the silent pain of bullying victims, caregivers, and people pleasers. This edition also explores the mental
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Barbie – A Psychological Overview of the Movie
Most of us would not have missed our chance to revisit our oldest childhood friends, “Barbie”, in theatres, some months back this year. The biggest movie box office clash that this year witnessed, was between Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher
Self Help
How to handle Grief?
Grief is experienced by each individual at any stage of life. It can be the loss of an animal, a close friend, or any family member. The stronger the bond the greater the amount of grief. After the pandemic, people
Awareness
Attention-Seeking Behaviour in Adults
We all want to be noticed and appreciated. But for some adults, the desire for validation, concern, or simple attention becomes extreme and disruptive. The compulsion to attract eyeballs can manifest in troubling ways – from manipulating friends to faking
Social
Caring for Someone with Mental Distress
Mental distress, or psychological distress, is a term used to describe a range of symptoms and signs of a person’s internal life, that are generally held to be disquieting, confusing or out of the ordinary. Mental distress can potentially lead
Therapy
What is Schema Therapy?
Schema Therapy is a relatively new therapeutic technique, developed by the psychologist Jeffrey Young in the 1980s to the 1990s. Young theorised that sometimes, people may develop maladaptive thinking patterns in childhood, that interfere with healthy functioning in their adult
Awareness
What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?
Psychological interventions have evolved along with the field of psychology. Today, various branches of psychology offer various theories and perspectives that aid human beings in dealing with their mental health issues. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT) is a holistic approach