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The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: When Protection Turns Into Self-Destruction

Why People Hurt Own Progress?Ā Sometimes, a person realises that in the past, something did not go well and that memory still hurts. To avoid feeling that pain again, they may withdraw their effort before they even try, convincing themselves that

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The 35-Year-Old Exit: How Two Questions Sparked a Corporate Retirement

Recently, a man from the business world, age 35, decided to shock the social media world by announcing his retirement in one simple, defiant line: ā€œFrom tomorrow, I won’t log in. This individual chose to retire at the height of

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Centre Launches RBSK 2.0: Integrating Mental Health and NCD Screening for Children

The Union Health Ministry initiated RBSK 2.0 in May 2026, marking a significant shift in India’s pediatric healthcare approach. This new edition of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram greatly broadens the scope of the original program. This primarily targeted the

Industrial

I’m Not Lazy, I’m Done Pretending: The Psychology Behind Gen Z’s Work Culture Shift

In many modern workplaces, there exists a certain type of so-called ā€œworkā€ where there are people present… attending meetings; completing tasks; and meeting deadlines… all things which create that appear to be ā€œproductiveā€. However, one could argue that while there may

Education

Cognitive Fatigue and Academic Performance in University Students with ADHD

Education is a widely recognised, powerful tool for society and for individuals. Neurodivergent students experience cognitive fatigue and impaired attention regulation, which are associated with poor academic performance and outcomes (Henning, Summerfeldt,& Parker, 2022). While attending classroom lectures and writing

Health

When ā€˜Rest’ Isn’t Rest: How the Default Mode Network Fuels Overthinking

Consider a person whose mind is racing while in a quiet room after a long day. Their body is still while their mind runs. They’re not trying to map out their grocery list or think ofĀ a moment of good fun;

Research

Is Screen Time Delaying Your Child’s Language Development? Research Insights

A new study was conducted at the University of Florida Atlantic, along with the University of Aarhus in Denmark. According to this research, the researchers found that unsupervised screen time that kids have on mobile devices and tablets is a major

Awareness

Identity Foreclosure in Early Career Choices: Understanding the Psychology of Premature Decisions

The transition from graduation to work is framed as a race where the fastestĀ “settle down” occurs. Society often praises a twenty-two-year-old who lands a prestigious associate role at a top-tier firm, viewing such immediate certainty as a sign ofĀ maturity. However,

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Uttarakhand’s Mental Health Model Sets National Benchmark with SKOCH Gold 2025

​The State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) of Uttarakhand was honoured with the SKOCH Gold Award 2025 in the health category recently. The state has created a digital and legal framework that moves beyond traditional hospital-based models. The state actually bagged

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India’s Supreme Court Rejects Menstrual Leave Petition, Citing Employment Risks

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition seeking a mandate for menstrual leave for female workers and students across the country. The court has stated that such a policy could inadvertently lead to discrimination against women in the