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Why Being Laughed at Hurts more than Being Criticized

There’s a big difference between someone correcting you and someone laughing at you. If a teacher says you got the answer wrong, or a manager points out a mistake, it might be uncomfortable – sure. But usually you move on.

Psychologs eMagazine March 2026

The March 2026 issue of Psychologs Magazine explores the psychological forces shaping culture, identity, and modern communication. From the role of storytelling in preserving cultural continuity in India to the neuroscience of hobbies and leisure, this edition highlights how everyday

Positive

Joy on Screen: Exploring Contemporary Buddhism and Positive Psychology

The term “Buddhism” encompasses a wide range of customs, beliefs, and practices that have been embodied in various civilisations throughout history since they first emerged in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama around 2,500 years ago. The Four Noble Truths, the

Health

Cortical Thinning Caused by Chronic Stress Exposure

Chronic stress is more than feeling overwhelmed. It is a state that stays with us for a time and can actually change our brains (McEwen & Morrison, 2018). When we are stressed for months or years, our body continues to

Social Technology

Once Imaginary Friends, Now Artificial Ones: The Psychology of AI Companions in Children

Have you ever observed a child playing, engaging in play with an imaginary friend? Very often, we observe children engaging in plays like teacher-student, where they themselves take up the role of teacher and interact with their imaginary students. The

Awareness

Hypervigilance as a Post-Traumatic Adaptation

Some people go to a cafe just to enjoy their coffee. And then some people sit with their backs to the wall facing the door, and they watch every person who comes in, they hear every voice, every sudden noise.

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Suicide Crisis Intervention and Prevention in Not Today

Trigger Warning: The following article includes references to suicide, mental health struggles, and crises. Readers who may find such content triggering are advised to proceed with care. That a ventilation of their suicidal ideations with a trustworthy, non-judgemental, empathetic/empathic counsellor

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The Rise of Self-Diagnosis on Social Media  

Hritika is a second-year engineering student who has been feeling low for a long time. She has been feeling tired, sad and is avoiding her parents and friends. Her room has been a mess, and she has not washed dishes

Awareness

More Than a Doll: How Diverse Barbies Help Kids Understand Inclusion

Picture those old Barbie dolls, blonde hair, bright eyes, everywhere you looked in stores. Now things shifted. A doll once made one way back in 1959 now comes in shapes, shades, sizes, and stories. Not just variety for show. Kids

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Ecopsychological Interventions in Mental Health Care: How Nature Heals the Mind

Do you know that feeling of being totally overwhelmed, overstressed and like you are physically confined to your familiar surroundings or room, only to suddenly think “I need to step outside for some fresh air”? It’s a pretty common phrase