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Evolution of Psychology as a Profession- A Timeline

Psychology has come a long way to become an established subject of science since its foundation in philosophy. An overview of this timeline demonstrates some of the most important events which have reconstructed psychology into the diverse science we know

Social

Peer Connections and the Psychology of Belonging in Youth

When an adolescent steps into school, they are faced with maths, science, history, literature, and more, which aim to help them navigate the rest of their academic and career-based endeavours. However, this curriculum doesn’t prepare them to navigate the tempestuous

Awareness

Fragile X syndrome Through a Lifetime: Emotional Health Challenges from Childhood Through Adulthood 

Every summer in July, Fragile X Awareness Month shines a light on an illness that profoundly affects thousands of families, without much public awareness. Though Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is widely associated with developmental delay in young children, its influence

Life Style

Need for Drama: Deconstructing the Psychology behind Dramatic Personalities

The wide range of human needs—from biological imperatives to intricate psychological and social motivations – has received a lot of attention across the psychological literature throughout history. From psychogenic needs to motivational hierarchies, theorists such as Frederick Herzberg, Abraham Maslow,

Awareness Health

More Than a Neat Freak: Reframing OCD as a Disorder of Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety

When most people hear the word “OCD,” they often imagine someone who is obsessed with cleaning, lining up objects perfectly, or constantly organising their space. It has become a way to describe someone very particular or neat. But the real

Research

Hope: The Hidden Foundation of Happiness

Aristotle once said that “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” (Loftus, 2015). But is happiness alone truly the most fulfilling and wholesome emotion? The answer is no. Recent research by

Parenting

Between Love and Resentment: The Emotional Journey of Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Picture yourself as a kid who has a little brother or sister needing round-the-clock medical treatment, special tutoring and constant emotional attention. Along with tender moments of sharing and pride, there remain intangible undertows of resentment, guilt and isolation that

Awareness

The Psychology Behind Labelling and Stigma

Mental health diagnosis involves asking patients about their symptoms, the frequency of these symptoms, typical behaviours, intensity, and then conducting a psychological evaluation. The diagnostic process may give mixed outcomes; some may get a clear understanding of their mental health,

Education

5 Best Places to Do a 240‑Hour Psychology Internship

A 240-hour internship in psychology is a crucial phase in one’s academic and career development. With well-known credentials, government and private institutions offer extensive clinical, research, and community exposure. Online or in-person, private internships through Utsaah Psychological Services provide flexible,

Therapy

A Comprehensive Guide to Therapeutic Art and Art Therapy

Playing with colours, moving your curvaceous body, and so on, along with using our right-brain dominance, may be a process of unfolding something through creativity. In today’s complex world, many of us choose the path of creativity to simplify our