Post Diwali Depression
The festival of lights brings us so much joy and happiness. It’s not just the day of the festival, but the anticipation, the preparations, and the happy hangover for a couple of days after Diwali are some of the great
Self Help
Health
The Long-Term Effects of Untreated Mental Illness
Mental illness is a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting millions. Though many receive some form of treatment, an even larger number fail to get the care they need. The effects of untreated mental illness can be very significant and
Therapy
How to Negotiate your Therapy Rate?
Providing yourself with therapy can be one the best and most valuable investments for your well-being. Still, the cost can be a barrier that can prevent people from seeking treatment, especially when regular sessions are required. Negotiating your therapy rate
Life Style
10 Subtle Traits of Greedy People that You Should Know, According to Psychology
The word ‘greed’ has a different meaning for everyone. For some, greed might be the driving force that motivates you to do better, while for some greed is immoral, wrong, and comes at the expense of other people’s needs and
News
Psychology Behind Digital Arrests and CyberCrime, According to Experts
Cyber fraud has become a serious issue in India, affecting both individuals and organisations. Many people have lost crores of rupees, and the emotional impact on the individual is often severe. NDTV’s ‘Hum Log’ recently invited Psychologist Dr Arvind Otta
Parenting
Why Giving Kids Chores Could Be the Best Parenting Move You Make, According to Psychology
When discussing a child’s early developmental period, their academic success and extracurricular activities have a higher chance of dominating the conversation. While a child must do well in school, it is also important that they learn skills and behaviours that
Relationship
What is the Penny Method in Dating?
In modern dating, people have invented novel approaches to relationships as swiping right and left quickly becomes the norm. Of these recent trends, the “Penny Method” does appear to be quite popular. This concept is far from just another mindless
Awareness
Navigating the Top Stressors in India
We go through a lot of stress every day. Although Eustress is healthy, it can turn to distress without us even knowing. Traffic, trivial fights, hunger, etc. are all the minor stresses that we encounter on a day-to-day basis. But
Awareness
What is the Drunken Monkey Sleep Hack?
Sleep is supposed to be effortless —just lay on your bed, close your eyes, and drift off. Yet, for many of us, it is not the same anymore. Bedtime became handling a flood of thoughts and worries. Additionally, the thoughts
Positive
Self Help
Happiness: A Cage of Falsehood
What is the most overrated concept after love? It is happiness- a word that, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, refers to the feeling of being happy. But what defines this feeling and how does one measure one’s level of happiness?