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Why do we love Autumn, A psychological exploration!

A study conducted in Japan demonstrated that an autumn foliage mountain landscape image had relaxing effects among women in their 20s. If just an image of the season can bring about such psychological changes, how much more can happen during

Health

Psychosocial disability 

You may have encountered individuals with mental illnesses who seem to function normally—they go to work every day and communicate effectively. Conversely, you may have also seen people with depression and other mental health issues who struggle to maintain that

Social

Are Economic Crises Just Economic Crises?

Financial Crises are the reality that embraced Its Impact on the mental health of the growing population for several reasons. Financial crises trigger diverse negative effects on individuals and their families. There can be various evidence from the history and

News

Bombay High Court permits a boy with internet gaming disorder to sit for an improvement exam

The Bombay High Court’s ruling on 7th July 2024, to allow a 19-year-old boy suffering from  Internet Gaming Disorder, Anxiety and Depression to retake his missed class 12 exams, is a significant step in addressing the growing mental health challenges

Health

What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?

Many are awed by Lewis Carroll’s display of creative imagination in the fantastical tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The adventurous young girl, Alice, experiences peculiar physical transformations with mysterious drinks and cake, making her grow and shrink within seconds. Imagine

Therapy

Behaviour Modification Therapy

You always procrastinate on your daily tasks. You have tried several times to change this behaviour. Do you find it hard and feel like it is impossible? You’re not alone, and behaviour modification therapy might be just what you need.

Education

Hyper-Independence as a Trauma Response: Signs and Strategies

Trauma responses manifest in diverse forms, becoming intensely infused in our behavioural patterns. Many refuse help, even from loved ones and seek extensive self-reliance to feel secure. In the long term, excessive independence or hyper-independence pushes our well-wishers away and,

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The Psychology of Regression

The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, proposed several intriguing yet debatable ideas. Defence mechanisms are a popular concept and represent unconscious coping methods that distort reality to deal with anxiety-provoking events. Often, many display childlike behaviours during stressful events, such

Awareness

How to stop Negative thinking?

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, where everything seems to go wrong? This pattern, known as negative thinking, can make you feel hopeless, anxious, and stressed. Imagine your mind as a garden, where negative thoughts

Health

Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Alcohol Use

ADHD is a developmental disorder that commonly affects children, this lasts throughout adolescence and adulthood. If the symptoms are not diagnosed or managed it can cause issues relating to alcohol use disorders. There is evidence that it is associated with