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Relationship

What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Partner’s Friends

Relationships are complex as they not only involve forming romantic feelings for a person but also navigating different social dynamics around them. This process makes the formation of a relationship an arduous process. One of the most common hurdles romantic

Awareness Technology

Understanding Technology’s Impact on Mental Health

In recent years, technology has overtaken and transformed various aspects of life. Technology has both positive and negative impacts. It is in our hands how we utilize it properly. While the technology brings various benefits like connectivity across distances, facilitates

Education Health

Navigating the Pressures Shaping Youth Mental Health: A Discussion

A discussion with Dr Arvind Otta, a psychologist, and Mayank Mishra, a career counsellor, brings the viewers’ attention to the growing problem of peer pressure among young people in India, in a conversation with Journalist Tabish Hussain from NDTV. In

Awareness

Psychological Complexities of Non-Binary Identities

People increasingly recognize non-binary individuals who do not fit into the traditional male and female categories. The growth in awareness has led to a recent spurt in research into the psychological complexity of non-binary identities.  What is Non-Binary?  The majority

Awareness Health

Understanding Eco-Anxiety in Youth

In the current scenario of the world, where climate change continues at alarming levels. It is not surprising that youth are experiencing a new phenomenon: eco-anxiety. Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, describes how individuals emotionally respond to stress, worry,

Self Help

Does Trekking Influence your Mental Health? 

Trekking, also termed hiking, has become one of the most popular activities spent outdoors. It includes walking or hiking in natural settings such as mountainous or wilderness areas. Other than having very significant health benefits concerning the physical aspect of

Motivation

14 Effective Ways to Boost Self-Motivation and Achieve Your Goals

Self-motivation is the best driving force that propels us towards our set goals. This is the inner spark that sets determination in us and keeps going even if we face any challenges. It’s crucial to remember that intrinsic motivation—a type of

Education

What is the Pygmalion Effect?

The power of expectation is the greatest power we have. George Bernard Shaw The Pygmalion effect or the Rosenthal effect is the psychological phenomenon wherein higher expectations regarding outcomes lead to better performance. It is named after the Greek mythology

Education

The Difference Between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Two key concepts that often come up when trying to understand human behaviour are Emotional Intelligence/Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ), which are seen as important for explaining what shapes our behaviour. In essence, both terms are critical for considering

Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these