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Awareness

Does Free Will Exist? A Neuroscientific and Psychological Viewpoint

Picture yourself in a cafe. You examine the menu. You decide to have tea rather than coffee. The decision feels liberating and personal. But did you really make that choice? Many people believe they have complete control over their actions. But

Social

Why LinkedIn Makes Us Feel Like We’re Falling Behind

Open up LinkedIn on a random Saturday morning. Before long, you are bound to get the feeling. So-and-so got a new job. So-and-so got a promotion and so is “thrilled to announce,” this or that achievement or thing. You scroll,

Research

Glial Cells and PTSD: How Support Cells in the Brain Might Shape Stress Responses

The research examines how glial cells, often known as the brain’s support cells, play an important role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traditionally, studies of PTSD have focused mainly on neurons, but this study highlights that glial cells also actively

Technology

Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Challenges in the Indian Context

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most promising technological aids. It refers to the field of computer science and technology that is expected to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.[1] AI has several components, including supervised

Positive Self Help

Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Becomes Harmful

We live in a fast-paced world that doesn’t seem to pause for anyone. With a world so focused on productivity and optimism, we’ve started to dilute the boundary between real hope and emotional denial. In this age of technological advancement,

Parenting Positive

When My Memory Lied to Me: How I learned that our childhood isn’t the Blueprint for our children

I’ve spent so many years in classrooms, teaching children of different ages. I’ve helped students with different needs, helped them manage academics, time and school work, mediated playground and corridor disputes, and celebrated milestones, thinking I had a good grasp

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The Psychoanalytic Roots of Resistance: Freud and Anna Freud’s Psychoanalytic Perspectives

Why, despite the availability of support, do people avoid discussing unpleasant thoughts? During challenging times, many people may postpone therapy appointments or switch to other subjects. When emotions surface, some people forget appointments or suddenly feel exhausted. These commonplace actions are a

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The Motivation Psychology of Personal Trainers: What Keeps Clients Most Engaged?

In fitness, trainers make both the exercise protocols and the behavioural change strategies. When the science of motivation is used, an individual will be able to remain committed to the tough journey ahead of them. A trainer understanding counselling and

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When Humour Hurts: Cognitive Dissonance in Sexist and Derogatory Cinema

Cinema projects our cultural and societal practices; it reflects to people what they live in society. They are addressing and reacting when it affects their psychological perspective. We are living in a generation of over-consumption of media. The audience could not

Education

A Psychological Analysis of Admission-Related Distress 

Konkana is a neet aspirant. Her brother qualified for the exam and is now a 3rd year medical student, and she aims to follow the same path. However, it’s her third attempt, and her scores are not enough to meet