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Awareness

Fake Authority: How Influencers Spread Myths About Mental Health

In the age of social media, mental health conversations have become more visible than ever. On the surface, this seems like progress: people are opening up, breaking stigma, and seeking help. Yet beneath this apparent democratisation of psychological knowledge lies a

Relationship Social

The Science Behind Why Shared Celebration Strengthens Female Friendships

Think about the happiest moments you’ve had with your girl friends. The kind of moments where you laugh too much, scream-sing your favourite songs, dance even if you don’t know the steps or simply sit together smiling at how fun life

Self Help

Can Reading Reduce Loneliness? The Parasocial Bonds We Form with Books

Loneliness is a hallmark of modern living in an increasingly digitised, disconnected and isolating culture. Even though social networks exist in the virtual space, a sense of connection seems to diminish as we sit in a false sense of connection,

Health

The Hidden Cost of Festive Cheer: How Overstimulation Impacts Vulnerable Groups

December jingles, November diyas, and October drum festivals arrive like a sensory tidal wave. For most, overstimulation is part of the thrill. The louder, brighter, busier it gets, the more alive the celebration feels. But not everyone experiences joy as an

Awareness

Why Vulnerability Is the Key to Overcoming Modern Emotional Loneliness

The global population is becoming increasingly socially isolated, even though the world has never been digitally interconnected as it is today. The recent publication by the World Health Organisation emphasised the fact that loneliness has become as dangerous to health

Awareness

How Mental Health and Physical Health Are Connected: The Mind-Body Connection

Have you ever experienced a sudden wave of sadness or sudden stress hitting your mind? Have you ever felt weak, tired, and exhausted suddenly? Or have you ever experienced sudden shivering or palpitation, or breathlessness? Or you were physically unwell, and

Positive

When Faith Meets Fear: The Psychological Appeal of  Religious Extremism 

One night, a teenage boy finds himself scrolling through online sermons after a painful conflict at home. He does not seek ideology; he seeks solace. The speaker’s voice is calm and clear, promising purpose, purity and a congregation for the

Research

The Altruistic Confession Problem: Why Kindness Gets  Awkward When Spoken Out Loud

Recent psychological research has revealed an intriguing emotional paradox: although altruistic acts are associated with positive moral behaviour, people often feel worse when they share their good deeds with others. This phenomenon, referred to as the “do-gooder dilemma”, was explored through a series

Industrial Motivation

Why Young Indians Are Choosing Startups Over Stable Jobs

For many years, the typical dream of an Indian family was simple: get good grades, secure a stable job, earn a salary every month and live a safe and respected life. A government job or a well-settled private job was

Self Help

How Does Self-Concept Influence Regret After Oversharing?

Do you ever feel ashamed or regret after oversharing with others? You share your emotions,  feelings, and personal experiences that you later regret, and wish had stayed private. This regret sometimes hits a person hard if their self-concept does not