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Awareness

Suicidal Paradox of Society

Trigger Warning: The following article could be sensitive and emotionally overwhelming. Readers advise to be careful But, if you read and find the quoted argument logical, please discuss below and let me know what you think. I’ll start with the

News

Study Reveals Record Surge in Anxiety and Depression Among Young People

A recent study highlights a significant rise in mental health challenges among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal an 11% increase in anxiety and depression, largely attributed to prolonged quarantine, social isolation, school and workplace closures, and

Self Help

Emotional Numbness: When the Brain Shuts Down to Protect Itself 

Imagine waking up with no feelings. The world around you vibrates with life – friends laughing, a sunset glowing, a melancholy song playing – but it all runs over you like water on stone. There is no joy, no grief, and

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Foundation Course in Psychology: Learn Psychology From Scratch

New Delhi, India – UPS Education, an institution for Psychology education, has recently launched a comprehensive Foundation Course in Psychology. According to UPS education, the course is for anyone curious about human behaviour and mental health.  With the increasing mental

Positive

Reframing Negative Thoughts for a Positive Life

Anyone can think negatively when they have very difficult problems to face, but there is a fundamental question: Why do you see this problem as so difficult? Why do you choose to see these situations in this way? You could

Awareness

Second Innings of Life

The Seattle Longitudinal Study started in 1956, followed the mental abilities of 6,000 people. It’s the longest running study of its kind, with the same volunteers tested every seven years. Findings suggest that as you get older your intelligence gets

News

Kerala girl Suffering with Anorexia dies after months of fasting

In an incident from Meruvambayi, Kerala, a 19-year-old woman, Sreenanda, lost her life after following an extreme “water fasting” regimen for nearly a year. A first-year degree student, she had reportedly been influenced by weight loss advice found online. Her

Entertain

Why Horror Movies Can Be Therapeutic: The Psychology of Fear and Release

Do you like horror movies? Which is the last horror movie you watched? How was the experience? Some of you maybe very afraid of horror movies and avoid them. Others may take it as a challenge and watch them. Despite

Health

Orthosomnia: How Tracking Sleep Can Lead To Insomnia  

Sleep is an important human biological process that has a direct impact on overall health, mental performance, and emotional stability. With the advent of wearables and mobile apps that are accountable for monitoring one’s sleep-state pattern and increasing awareness, most

Awareness

Hue-man: A New Sensory Superhero in town

Sensory Experience Have you ever heard of a condition that allows individuals to hear colors or see letters as specific hues? Every time you hear someone’s name a colour pops in your mind. Rohan sounds blue and Lisa sounds so