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Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in

Education Research

Who Was Alfred Binet? The Psychologist Who Created the First IQ Test

It’s widely believed that Albert Einstein had an IQ over 160. There’s just one problem: he never took an IQ test. That number is basically a guess someone made up after he died, trying to put a figure on his

Life Style Positive

Living Alone in India: Freedom, Loneliness, and the Search for Balance

Think of moving to a new city with just two suitcases and without any face known to you greeting you at the end of the day. This is becoming a rather common experience for young people living in cities in

Awareness Health

The Evolution of Language Around Intellectual Disability: From Labels to Respect

Words carry weight. The language that is used to describe an individual with Intellectual Disability (ID)- the language that is written in their medical records, spoken by their teacher, printed in a government report- affects how they view themselves as well

Parenting

Tantrum or Meltdown? Understanding the Key Differences in Child Behaviour

We all have come across a child crying and screaming, absolutely refusing to listen to their parents or carers. We often assume the child is “throwing a tantrum”. However, not every emotional outburst is a tantrum. Just like adults, children do

Positive Self Help

Prosocial Behaviour: What Really Drives Us to Help Strangers?

People stop every day to donate blood, tutor a challenging classmate, replace a stranger’s flat tyre, or give up their bus seat. These little deeds fall into a larger category that psychologists refer to as prosocial behaviour, which is defined

Awareness

Digital Identity vs Real Identity: How Social Media Shapes Who We Are

Imagine you are meeting someone new with whom you have been frequently communicating online. This is the very first time you are meeting in person, and you are feeling like you already know them, their hobbies, favourite colour, achievements and

Health

Teaching Empathy to Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Better Patient Care

Growing up and watching movies, people do witness scenes where the doctor gives the diagnosis of a chronic or terminal illness with absolutely no empathy or remorse. This also happens in real life. Individuals do wonder how medical professionals, be

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CBT for Depression and Anxiety: What Patients Should Know

Depression and anxiety aren’t just mental illnesses. Simple tasks are heavy, anxiety squeezes your chest before meetings, and 2 am thoughts loop endlessly. Difficult relationships, reduced work performance, and burnout from carrying it by yourself. Many people come to a

Parenting

Understanding the Science of Attention Span in Children

Attention, Perception, Creativity, Thinking, and Problem Solving are higher-order mental abilities. These are known as Cognitive abilities. This enables an individual to focus, concentrate, listen, and understand the vast information which the world provides us. These processes help individuals carry