Search Results for : mental disorders
Education

The Rorschach Inkblot Test: Still Valid or Psychologists’ Folklore?

In an era ruled by brain scans, artificial intelligence, and data-driven diagnosis, the Rorschach Inkblot Test, a cryptic, century-old psychological instrument, continues to captivate the public imagination while dividing expert opinion. This renowned projective test, created in 1921 by Swiss psychiatrist

Awareness Therapy

Therapy in Marginalised Communities: Cultural Competency or Cultural Humility

The goal is to give a treatment that fit the culture with increased effectiveness.  When we speak about providing and getting individualised therapy, it should also address the cultural differences, rather than focusing only on the psychological needs. But therapists

Awareness

Psychological Impact and Resilience After the Pahalgam Terror Attack 

On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, shook the nation. Armed terrorists opened fire on tourists, resulting in 26 fatalities and injuring over 20 others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group

Research

Inside the Brain’s Memory Filter: How can we remember what matters the most to us? 

Our brain receives information every day, but we only retain and remember a small percentage of it, don’t we? Henceforth, Researchers at The Ohio State University recently completed a study that helps explain how the brain achieves this and released

Research

Top 5 Journal Articles Every Psychologist Should Read

These days, the ever-changing face of psychology has been changed by cultural insights, advances in neuroscience, and the changing faces of society. It has been a great concern for the world at large, and especially for psychological well-being, which is

Social

Relational Aggression

Aggression is how people cross their line between being Upset & being Hurtful, and when harm is Silent, Social, & Strategic, we call it “Relational Aggression.” A quiet way to harm someone with no visible scars but causing emotional wounds

Awareness

Why do we Replay Awkward Moments in our Minds? 

After a long day, when you finally find a moment of complete silence and relaxation, your brain suddenly decides to haunt you with a mortifying memory that resurfaces out of nowhere and leaves you agonised in awkwardness. Have you ever

Social

The Social Buffering Hypothesis: How Support Systems Protect Us from Stress 

As individuals chase success and strive to meet high demands, stress has become nearly unavoidable. In every aspect of life, from work pressures to personal challenges, we often find ourselves struggling to meet the needs and demands that society has

Awareness

Neurobiology of Sex

Sexuality is an embedded aspect of who we are—shaping how we connect with others, perceive ourselves and navigate the world. Culture and society have their role, but the origins of sexuality go deeper, buried in the wiring of the brain,

Awareness Positive

Role of Traditional Indian Games in Child Development

The ancient Indian society had flourished in the past and it had surpassed the other countries in all fields of discipline. However, colonization and westernization have led to the failure to recognize the priceless treasures originating in India. India is