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Neurotransmitter Switch May Trigger Autism Symptoms

A recent study from the University of California San Diego has investigated how changes in neurotransmitter levels during early brain development might be associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy

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The Psychology Behind Hoarding Behaviour

Hoarding is relatively common; we all know someone with a garage full of random trinkets and things that seem of little use; however, there is a certain point where hoarding becomes an issue. For this reason, Hoarding Disorder has been

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Addiction vs Compulsion

Addiction refers to a persistent and intense urge to use a psychoactive substance or engage in a behavior which produces natural rewards, barring its detrimental consequences. An individual when consumes a particular substance or engages in an activity, activates the

Life Style

10 Powerful Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Every Day, According to Psychology

You might have heard the term – “mindfulness” a lot these days on magazine covers,  from Instagram influencers and a lot of other places. Are you one of those people who think of a person sitting alone on a mountaintop when

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Justice Sensitivity and Neurodivergence: Navigating Unique Moral Landscapes

Justice sensitivity refers to a state of individual attunement towards fairness and injustice issues and holds a frontline role in shaping moral and ethical behaviour. In this way, sensitivity can manifest in different ways that affect how people perceive and

Self Help

Fawning: Trauma, People-Pleasing, and Healing

Trauma overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope with stressful incidents. FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE and FAWNING are the four known fear responses. Fawning refers to a coping mechanism which is characterized by resorting to people pleasing and submissive behaviors. It aids

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Body Positivity VS Body Neutrality 

Today we live in a world where our appearances dictate our self-worth, which is why, the way we perceive ourselves has a great impact on our self-worth as well as our mental health. Our bodies are constantly under surveillance and

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Transgenerational Trauma and Patriarchy

Looking at the world today, troubled with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression which are the most common, millennials often do not understand where these issues are coming from. The common questions often tainted with detest and aversive

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Psychology Behind Looksmaxxing

In today’s self-conscious society, looksmaxxing has become a widely popular trend among boys. But what is looksmaxxing, and why it is so significant in recent days? Effectively, look Max refers to the process of enhancing one’s appearance through various methods

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Understanding Mania and Hypomania: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Strategies

Mania and hypomania are two major mood states associated with bipolar disorder, a disorder that originates from extreme mood changes. Whereas both conditions have similar symptoms, like high, elevated moods and an increase in energy and activity levels, mania is