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Self Help

Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: How our thinking traps us

We tend to think that our thoughts are the ones that modify our perceptions regarding the world around us. But in reality, our minds have systematic judgment errors known as cognitive distortions. These types of thoughts distort reality, affect our

Life Style

The Spotlight Effect: Why You Think Everyone Notices Your Every Move

Everyone has their own share of awkward moments in public and often feels embarrassed for a long time, wondering what others thought of them. It is a common phenomenon to feel like everyone has their eyes on you and is

Awareness Self Help

Why We Love Personality Quizzes: The Lure of Self-Categorisation

If you have ever come across terms like MBTI, the various personality types, the type A or the type B friend poll and so on and thought of taking a little personality quiz yourself, this article is just the right

Research

Language Parallels Between Hate Speech and Mental Disorder Forums

With the privileges brought by social media, it also brings with itself the dark side of the power of anonymity, instant access and availability. Misuse of such subtle powers has made social media a breeding ground for hateful and hate-inducing

Parenting

Emotional Roles in Matrilineal and Patrilineal Cultures

We all feel differently, behave differently, and live differently. Yet, there do exist commonalities and similarities in these things. Our behaviour, our roles, and how we deal with emotions are influenced not only by us, but also by our parents,

Awareness

Why Mental Health Care Still Doesn’t Reach Rural Minority Communities

India, a developing nation, finds itself battling a mental health crisis. Owing to the growing population’s burden of mental health issues, which can not be addressed with the limited resources available (Meghrajani et al., 2023). One might argue that advancements

Education Positive

Can Teaching Peace in Schools Really Change Young Minds?

Another possible solution is peace education. It is a method that trains children in skills such as empathy, listening, negotiation, and nonviolent conflict resolution. Peace programs in schools are designed to minimise fighting and bullying. They also ensure that students

Positive

Cultivating Mindful Eating Habits in the Digital Age

Mindful eating is important to build a healthy relationship with food, and the earlier in childhood it happens, the better it is for children. These days, the easier and rushed route of feeding is taken, through distractions like TV shows,

Parenting Positive

How School Peace Programs Influence Family Communication

If conflict resolution and healthy communication techniques were taught to children in schools and were part of their curriculum, what would occur? That is where school peace programs attempt to bridge the gap and substitute traditional academic systems with a

Awareness Social

How Chosen Families Support Trans Mental Health

The “chosen family” theory, developed by Weston (1991), refers to support systems created by LGBTQ+ individuals that are used as alternative families outside of conventional terms. These chosen families, comprising friends and members of the community, tend to arise due