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Boundaries in Neurodivergent Relationships: Why They Matter

Neurodivergent relationships are relationships where one or more of the people in the relationship label themselves as neurodivergent, i.e., their brain develops or thinks differently compared to the social norms of development or cognition of what’s ‘typical’ or ‘neurotypical.’ This

Awareness

The Risks of Overdiagnosis or Self-Diagnosis in the Digital Age

Unexpectedly, more people use the Internet to find health-related information. According to a number of studies, 81.5% of American adults look up health-related information online. While some use the information as a guide to seek proper care, others use it

Positive

The Comfort of Familiarity: Psychological Safety in Places from Our Past

Does returning to a place you once lived in or even visited feel like a warm hug? The nostalgia and unspoken comfort of coming back ‘home’ can feel surreal. Amidst the chaos of a work-life balance, shifting and traveling for

Positive

The Science of Sad Songs: Musical Elements That Trigger Tears

Music has a remarkable capacity to transport us to another physical space or time and bring forth feelings of our past. Songs have the capacity to bring us to tears as they have the ability to remind us of emotions

Awareness

The Multilingual Brain: How Indian Children Juggle Multiple Languages and Scripts 

Have you come to read about India’s young multilingual talent, which could shock the world?  According to the India Book of Records, in 2020, Kiran Karthikeya was the youngest multilingual boy from Karnataka. At the age of two years, eleven

Therapy

The Impact of Risk and Protective Factors in Psychological assessments and interventions

Our mental health is shaped by a delicate balance between our strengths and weaknesses. The factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing mental health challenges are known as risk factors—such as trauma, poverty, and loneliness. In contrast, protective factors act

Self Help

The Restless Mind: Why the Brain Seeks Worry in the Absence of Threat

Understanding Worry: Definition and Context Worry: It’s something we all know, a fundamental human experience. Yet, when it becomes relentless, a constant focus on potential negative outcomes, it can spiral. While a touch of worry can certainly sharpen our awareness

Life Style

The Science of Personal Transformation: Can People Really Change?

Ever wondered how our thoughts and actions, when aligned, cause us to become this ‘new version of ourselves’? Well, psychologically, there’s an answer to it. Transformations don’t exactly happen overnight. To change is to evolve. A game of intention and

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Big Ocean: The World’s First Deaf K‐pop Group

Big Ocean is the world’s first deaf K-pop group, spreading the light of aspirations and finding a way out of the darkness of life’s challenges. They are the trendsetters of the 21st century from South Korea. Their hearing impairment makes

Life Style

When Productivity Becomes a Burden: Escaping the Pressure to Always Do More

In this hyper-connected age, ambition is no longer a choice. It’s an obligation. And rest, once self-intuitive and standard, has become a curated and deliberate act. While people swipe endlessly through feeds that fete constant productivity or serene polish, they