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Why Wonder Woman Is More Than Just a Superhero: A Psychological Lens

There is something about propelling Wonder Woman, a cultural and feminist icon, beyond the pages of comic books into generations. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston in 1941. He wrote her as a character who could serve as

Health

How Infertility Affects Emotions and Relationships

Reproductive challenges are used as an umbrella term for various challenges like irregular menstruation, low sperm count, low sperm motility, issues with pregnancy and childbirth, etc. Infertility is one of those reproductive challenges. It can be described as the inability

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How ADHD Affects Emotional Regulation

ADHD stands for attention, impulse control, and activity regulation problems. ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, and often, this condition continues into adulthood. Common symptoms include the following:  It is a disorder of impulsivity, which leads to either reactive

Awareness

The Psychological Effects of Growing Up in Poverty 

Millions of people live in poverty worldwide. They lack basic facilities such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. Poverty is not a choice, and it affects people in several ways. The detrimental effects are more pronounced in children. Families in poverty

Education Health

The Role of Psychoanalysis in Today’s Therapy Rooms

Psychoanalysis is the most enduring and influential theory in explaining human behaviour and the effective treatment of psychological disorders. Founded by Sigmund Freud at the close of the 19th century and the opening of the 20th century, psychoanalysis introduced new

Industrial

Is Your Job Making You Sick? The Hidden Dangers of Overworking

Today, in this fast-paced world, getting neck-deep and working beyond capacity has become very normal and much revered as proof of dedication and success. Their ideals and values never fail to encourage healthy competition amongst people, further driving them to

Awareness Positive

Is Collectivism Hurting Your Mental Health?

Collectivism is the sacrifice or denial of individual benefits and welfare for the good of a social group in general. Individuals prefer to lose their identity and identify themselves as a member of a family, caste, creed, race, tribe, workgroup,

Awareness Self Help

Why Exam Stress Might Be More Than You Think (And How to Cope)

Facing exam stress and anxiety are common psychological responses experienced by students of all ages occurring due to a combination of psychological, physiological and environmental factors. To understand how to manage this stress and anxiety, we first need to dive

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Karnatka University Appoints Its First Transgender Guest Lecturer

By appointing Renuka Pujar as their guest lecturer, Karnataka University makes history for being one of the first universities in the state to do so. The 27-year-old completed her master’s from the same university in 2022 and joined the Nandihalli

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Mumbai Teen Conquered 7 Highest Peaks: Resilience and Social Support as Catalysts to Big Feats

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old girl, became the youngest female to conquer seven of the highest peaks across seven continents. She climbed Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro), Europe (Mt Elbrus), Australia (Mt Kosciuszko), South America (Mt Aconcagua), North America (Mt Denali), Asia (Mt