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Health

Angelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Angelman Syndrome (AS) is most linked with genetic mutations of the UBE3A gene, located on chromosome 15, in the 15q11-q13 locus. The gene plays a role in neurodevelopment and has a parent-of-origin expression pattern. Maternal UBE3A is expressed in the

Positive Self Help

The Psychology of Comparison: Building Self-Esteem Through Compassion

It’s late at night, and you’ve had a long, tiring, and uneventful day. You finally collapse onto your bed, scrolling through your phone, and you are hit with news of achievements: someone landing a job, others travelling without a care,

Industrial

Cancel Culture: Accountability or Modern-Day Public Shaming?

Say “cancel culture” in a room and you’ll probably get a dozen reactions at once. For some, it’s the internet finally holding people accountable. For others, it’s more like an angry mob with no interest in hearing the other side.

Parenting

The Psychology Behind Why Eldest Children Are Given More Responsibility

In some families and cultures, the eldest child (or firstborn) is responsible for “stepping up” and managing the younger siblings, providing an example to emulate, maintaining the household, and even acting as a young parent. This can build maturity and

Therapy

The Psychology of Rejection Therapy

Rejection is a normal, hurtful situation that elicits emotional pain, self-doubt, and even social banishment. For the majority, the fear of rejection becomes such an immobilising force that it bars personal development, whether in social affairs, the workplace, or artistic

Positive Therapy

What Makes a Good Therapist: Beyond qualifications

When Rahim finally decided to see a therapist, he made sure the therapist had the best degrees, good reviews, and more than 5 years of experience. But after a few sessions, he didn’t feel right. Despite qualifications, he didn’t feel

Education

PhD in India: The Hidden Mental Health Struggles and How to Cope

Doing a doctorate in India comes with specific challenges that have a gigantic effect on the mental well-being of PhD candidates. Deadline pressure to deliver unique research with strict timelines has the potential to foster feelings of insufficiency and self-doubt,

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Feeling Stuck or Numb? How Individual Therapy Can Help You Move Forward

Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride that never stops. Although it runs constantly, you may feel as if you’re not moving anywhere. This can stem from multiple areas of your life. Your career can make you feel stuck. You

Awareness

Coping With ‘Being Average’: A Psychological Look at Mediocrity and Meaning

Most of us perceive ourselves as “average” daily, about the various tasks we carry out. Although it is a common experience, it carries complex consequences that have psychological impacts. In both organisational and social contexts, the ways people internalise and

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Boost Your Mental Health by Teaching English

Did you know? Studies show that a happy teacher makes a happy classroom, but this doesn’t happen overnight like magic. It takes effort and dedication from the teacher and the learners. So, if the teachers care for the students’ well-being,