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Awareness

Cognitive Biases That Secretly Control Your Decisions – And How to Outsmart Them 

Are You Really in Control of Your Decisions?  You may prefer to view yourself as a rational decision maker. You consider evidence, weigh pros and cons, and make decisions based on logic – or at least you think you do.

Research

Social Curiosity: The Evolutionary Bond Between Humans and Chimpanzees

We’re all familiar with that experience of being at a cafe, calmly drinking your espresso, only to notice that you cannot stop leaning in to catch a glimpse of the mayhem on the other side. Picture them in action as

Relationship

Outgrowing My Closest Friend: A Silent Grief 

Friendships are a unique kind of relationship, where you laugh till your belly aches, send random relatable memes and the frequent teasing of each other, but with all this, there exists a special kind of trust, mutual respect, and emotional

Relationship

Why Some People Struggle More in Relationships

In addition to being incredibly tough, relationships may also be enriching. Studies in psychology, sociology, and the actual world show why some people find it more difficult to establish and sustain healthy relationships and what practical solutions can be useful.

Awareness Health

Measuring the Pulse: Evaluating India’s Mental Health Infrastructure and Policy Implementation

Mental health care in India is the elephant in the room that we have long attempted to ignore. It is still one of the most underrepresented areas of public health, even though an alarming 150 million Indians require it (National

Social

“Living for the Feed”: The Emotional Fatigue of Curating a  Happy, Healthy Life Online

6:30 AM. Your pinky’s gone numb from the cold fridge as you nudge runaway blueberries back onto your oatmeal. Your phone’s propped on the toaster, carefully angled to hide last night’s dirty pasta pot. You spend 20 minutes wiping drizzle,

Research

Hope: The Hidden Foundation of Happiness

Aristotle once said that “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” (Loftus, 2015). But is happiness alone truly the most fulfilling and wholesome emotion? The answer is no. Recent research by

Technology

AI Chatbots for People with Disabilities: Bridging the Accessibility Gap 

Smart cities, chapter one of our series. Given that more and more of our lives are taking place online, tools like ChatGPT have incredible potential to create a more inclusive world and enable disabled people to lead more independent lives.

Awareness Technology

Gamified Mental Health Interventions: Community Engagement Through Design  

Ever felt like battling doubt, stress, or anxiety is a lonely uphill trek? What if managing mental health could feel less like a chore and more like a journey? Imagine digital apps or mobile games that turn self-care into fun,

Education Positive

The Adolescent Brain: How Frontal Lobe Development Shapes Thinking and Behavior

Adolescence is described as the brain’s second growth spurt. It is a time of development of the brain’s circuits and the frontal lobes, which are responsible for behavioural, cognitive, decision-making ability and voluntary movement. It has been proven that the