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Scrolling Instead of Reading: The Psychology Behind the Digital Attention Crisis

I was on a crowded Delhi Metro when I opened my phone to look at one notification “just to look quickly” before studying for an exam. As I got to my destination, I thought about all of the things I

News

Kerala’s ‘Amma Manasu’ Gains Global Recognition for Maternal Mental Healthcare Model

Kerala’s “Amma Manasu” programme has gained global attention after the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognised it as a model for integrating maternal mental healthcare into routine pregnancy services. The initiative is now being viewed as a significant example of how community-based healthcare

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Chasing Perfection: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Academic Perfectionism

Academic excellence has developed to be one of the most celebrated triumphs in society. Students are expected to consistently achieve high grades, outperform their peers and secure competitive opportunities. Students must excel in every domain, everywhere. Rankers are celebrated, while the

Education

Success at What Cost? The Mental Health Impact of Competitive Education

Education is one of those things most of us do not fully understand as children. We sit through classes, follow the system, and assume it is preparing us for something good. And in many ways it is. But somewhere along

Social

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

Why People Hurt Own Progress? 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: “From 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 “work” where there are people present… attending meetings; completing tasks; and meeting deadlines… all things which create that appear to be “productive”. 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 ‘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 of a moment of good fun;