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Exploring the link between ADHD and Depression

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Depression are both mental health conditions with symptoms that often overlap. These conditions can affect numerous facets of a person’s life, such as productivity, self-esteem, social relationships and academic or career performance. Psychological, neurological, environmental

Education

15 Factors that can Cause Brain Fog

Brain fog is a mental haze that is not a medical condition itself but a symptom of other underlying issues. It takes the form of poor thinking clarity, weak memory, lack of concentration, and mental exhaustion. The nature of brain

Awareness

The Science of Yawning: Why Do We Yawn and What Does It Mean?

One of the most infectious responses that we emulate from other people (other than laughing) is yawning. Did you let out a yawn while reading this sentence? You just exhibited an uncontrollable and pretty common human behavioural response!  What is

Life Style

Culture-bound Syndrome 

Culture-bound syndromes (CBS) refer to psychological or behavioural phenomena deeply rooted in specific cultural contexts. These conditions are shaped by cultural beliefs, traditions, and social norms and are often not included in Western psychiatric diagnostic frameworks. While they may seem

Education

Psychology of Concentration

Concentration is a very critical cognitive skill that helps in productivity, problem-solving, learning, and thinking. According to psychology, concentration can be described as an attentional process that involves focusing on the task at hand and avoiding all distractions. Often we

News

Japanese Man Breaks into 1000 Homes for ‘Relieving Stress’

A 37-year-old Japanese man admitted breaking into over 1,000 homes and defined the acts as his “hobby” that relieved his stress. He was detained on November 25 at Dazaifu in southern Japan after a homeowner spotted him within his property

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Cognitive Distortions 101: The Hidden Link Between Cognitive Distortions, Anxiety, and Depression

Cognitive Distortions are negative thought patterns that make people view a situation inaccurately. For instance, consider someone who, upon getting a rejection letter for an application, does not take it as a single setback but starts reasoning by saying, “I

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Stress Keeping You Up? A New Discovery Could Change Your Nights: Meet the Locus Coeruleus

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne has revealed the key role of the locus coeruleus brain in sleep cycles. Locus coeruleus, a region in the brainstem, manages the transition from non-rapid eye movement to rapid

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Controversy Erupts Over Comedian’s Remarks on Deepika Padukone’s Depression on India’s Got Latent 

Deepika Padukone is a well-known celebrity who publicized her battle with depression. She went public and has been an advocate for mental health awareness. In 2015, she established the Live Love Laugh Foundation to demystify mental health in India. The

Health Parenting

The Role of Parental Involvement in Managing Virtual Autism

In the age of digitalization, screens are now an indispensable portion of everyday life, especially for young children. Virtual autism refers to autism-like symptoms that develop in children due to overexposure to digital devices. Unlike a cursory exposure to a