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How Your Brain Builds Memories, One Synapse at a Time

Memory formation is one of the most fundamental processes performed by the brain, but the biological mechanisms involved are still not entirely understood. Recently, researchers at Harvard invented an imaging technique called EPSILON (Extracellular Protein Surface Labelling in Neurones), which

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War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

Education

What Can Psychology Learn from Neuroscience – and Vice Versa? 

Imagine being able to unlock the codes of human Behaviour not just through observation and introspection but by inspecting in close-up the neural circuits that govern our minds, emotions, and behaviours. This is the promise of the interdisciplinary collaboration between

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Reality of Emotional Support Services in India

In recent years, it has been found that there is a drastic shift from the conventional idea of the counselling setup that was being provided. According to the conventional idea, counselling is something that takes place in a physical space,

Therapy

Biofeedback and its role in Stress Management 

We often experience stress because of day-to-day activities. Stress is a common cause of physical and mental health problems. According to the Ipsos World Mental Health Day report 2024, on average, 31% of people felt stressed across 31 countries, which

Life Style

Humour as a Coping Mechanism

It’s rightly said that a day without laughter is a day wasted. What’s a better way to warm your heart than sharing a few giggles with your friends? Probably nothing. But have you ever thought about the complex psychological mechanism

Education

Understanding Short-Term and Long-Term Memory: How We Retain What Matters

Memory is a major area of human cognition that allows the human brain to store, retain, and retrieve information necessary for the functioning of the individual human organism in everyday life. Memory could involve anything from holding onto a phone

Technology

The Rise of Meditation Apps and Digital Mindfulness 

In today’s fast-paced world, where technology often dominates our lives, the concept of mindfulness is gaining importance. Digital mindfulness, the practice of using technology to enhance mental well-being, offers a modern solution to the challenges of our digital age. By

Education Research

Open-Ended vs. Close-Ended Questions: Clinical Interview Techniques That Matter  

In the realm of clinical practice, the interview serves as a pivotal tool for understanding patients’ experiences, symptoms, and concerns. How clinicians pose questions—specifically, the use of open-ended versus closed-ended questions—profoundly influences the depth and quality of information gathered. Open-ended

Health

A Pitfall and Challenge: Women with Pre and Post Menopause-Spectrum of Psychiatric changes and Balance of Health

A world without women is impossible to dream of. Throughout history, the central role of women in society has ensured stability, progress and long-term development of various nations. A woman is a caretaker, educator, a potential catalyst of the workforce and