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The Psychology Behind Marginalisation

Marginalisation is not just about separation or lack of power; it is feeling invisible, as if one’s existence doesn’t matter. When a child is denied education or an individual is denied occupation, or even when an entire community is denied

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The Psychology of Conduct, Impulse-Control, and Disruptive Disorders in Males

Conduct and disruptive disorders are major child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, with a male predominance. They are diagnosed by aggression, defiance, and noncompliance, with CD usually presenting as a more malignant course of ODD. The clinical presentation becomes complex when

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The Psychology of Workplace Loneliness and Its Mental Health Impact

In today’s hyperconnected workplaces, it is entirely possible to feel very lonely. It’s not about being physically isolated; it’s feeling either emotionally or socially disconnected from your coworkers and the broader organisation. The psychological impact of workplace loneliness is considerable:

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Why Time Flies as We Age: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Time Perception

The nature of time has intrigued humanity for centuries, particularly the fact that time speeds up with age or familiarity. The phenomenon results from how the human brain interprets time, in accordance with emotional state, memory, and sensory inputs. Exhilarating

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The Psychology Behind Short School Lunch Breaks: Impact on Children’s Development

Lunch breaks are a part of the school’s daily routine, helping students to refresh and connect with peers. The breaks restore the intellectual and emotional balance required for learning. Research has demonstrated that the availability of adequate lunch breaks enables

Self Help

How to Use Psychology for Yourself (and Not Just the Exams)

Psychological tools are employed to enhance personal well-being through offering ways of coping with life issues. Mental well-being, emotional, psychological, and social, enables one to be happy and strong in handling stress. Employment of such tools improves positive feelings and

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The Psychology Behind Acceptance: Fostering Respect for Human Differences in Schools

When a child steps out of their home and the loving, protective arms of their parents into the halls of an educational institution, they enter a brand new world. They are introduced to newer environments, people, cultures and more. A

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The Psychology of Relocation: Coping with Homesickness & Culture Shock

Relocation is bound to result in sophisticated psychological dynamics, namely acculturative stress and culture shock. Acculturative stress refers to the mental load that people experience when they adjust to new environments (Kosic et al., 2025). Perceived discrimination, social rejection, and

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Why Time Feels Faster Since 2020: The Psychology of Time Perception

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things for us, especially how we work, study, and socialise. However, it also changed our perception of time. For most of us, the lockdown was peculiarly slow. One fine day, we just had

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How Television Shapes Stereotypes: The Impact of Media Representation on Society and Psychology 

Remember the last time you saw India on Western TV. What did you see? A yellow filter that seems more like a desert scene, mustard fields and snake charmers restricting our diversity. How many times have you seen diverse characters