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The Psychology of “Teasing Back”: Reciprocity in Sarcasm 

Picture a Friday evening at a crowded dinner table. A group of lifelong friends are in mid-meal when Julian accidentally knocks over a glass of water, drenching the tablecloth. His friend Maya looks up from her pasta and quips, “Brilliant,

Awareness Health

The Psychology of Food Advertising: How Brands Create the Illusion of Health

Think of the last time a child begged a parent for a product they had seen advertised on television. The child could not explain the ingredients or the nutritional value, but they knew they wanted it. They knew the jingle,

Parenting

Why Do Public Spaces Trigger Parental Overcorrection?

One thing that is very rarely confined to privacy is parenting. Parents are acutely aware that their relationship and interaction with children are observed by others, usually in parks, supermarkets, or public transport. At times like these, getting the child

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Winnicott and the Power of Play: How Play Shapes the True Self

Donald Woods Winnicott (1896–1971) was a British paediatrician and psychoanalyst whose clinical work with children over a decades-long career led him to a conviction that most of his contemporaries had not properly articulated: that play is not a frivolous childhood

Psychologs eMagazine May 2026

The May 2026 issue of Psychologs Magazine explores the complexities of the human mind, focusing on emotional resilience, identity, and evolving social realities. From developmental mental health and happiness to self-perception, trauma bonds, and unconscious behavioral patterns, this edition highlights

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IIT Kharagpur Student Found Dead in Hostel Room: Mental Health Concerns Rise Again

A tragic incident has shaken the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, where a 22-year-old fourth-year student, Soham Haldar, was found dead in his hostel room on April 28, 2026. The discovery was made at the Radhakrishnan Hall of Residence

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Psychological Recovery After Sexual Assault: Understanding Trauma and Healing

Consider a woman who wakes up months after a sexual assault and cannot explain why the smell of a particular cologne sends her into a panic. She has not spoken about what happened. Also, she blames herself. She wonders why

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Donald Triplett and the Genesis of Autism: The Boy from Forest, Mississippi Who Changed Psychiatry

Imagine a small Mississippi town in 1937. As other children play tag or roll hoops, Donald Triplett, a four-year-old boy, sits perfectly still in the corner of a room. He has no interest in the toys or the other children.

Awareness Technology

The Bystander Effect in the Digital Age: Why We Scroll Instead of Help

Have you ever seen people merely recording an incident that happened on the road, like a fire breaking out or an accident? Surely everyone has done that at least once in their lives. What is this phenomenon where people feel

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Inside the Rooms of Kota: A 21-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Died by Suicide

A recent incident from Kota highlights concerns about student mental health. 21-year-old Alveen Kumar, a NEET aspirant from Jharkhand, was found dead in his hostel room in Kota. Kota, a city in Rajasthan, is the premier hub for engineering and