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Breaking Language Barriers in Mental Health: Why Psychology Needs More Regional Diversity in India

A 45-year-old female, Nisha, from rural Maharashtra, speaks Marathi as her mother tongue. After experiencing a traumatic event, which got her into PTSD, depression and anxiety. She began to get help, but it was hard to come by because there

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How Television Shapes Stereotypes: The Impact of Media Representation on Society and Psychology 

Remember the last time you saw India on Western TV. What did you see? A yellow filter that seems more like a desert scene, mustard fields and snake charmers restricting our diversity. How many times have you seen diverse characters

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Animal Rehabilitation Psychology: Training Techniques for Stress-Free Pets

We have often heard terms like a rehabilitation centre, along with terms like the animal whisperer, the dog or even lion whisperer and so on. While looking at it from the outside, it can feel like some sort of magic

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Psychology of Psychologist Behind Diagnosis: How DSM-5 Guides Mental Health Professionals to Diagnose Anxiety Disorders

Ever wondered how it is determined by your therapist whether your anxiety is ‘normal’ or a disorder?  The first step towards answering such questions is a proper diagnosis. Furthermore, this requires a proper criterion for each disorder, which is standardised

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The Psychology of Feeling Behind in Your 20s: Social Comparison, Identity Crisis & Mental Health

Your 20s are the years to do it all, to feel it all and well, just figure your whole life out in just less than 10 years. Although it sounds dauntingly exciting at first, it’s a lot for our minds

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The Psychology of Shift Work: Why Irregular Hours Increase the Risk of Mood Disorders 

Whether it be a necessary means to earn some extra cash or even an opportunity to grow one’s career, shift work has become a common phenomenon in modern occupations. People spend time out of traditional daylight hours to keep a

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Addiction, Algorithms, and Debt: The Psychology Driving India’s Online Gaming Ban

Behind the flashy screens of Real-Money Games (RMGs) lies a cycle of Compulsive Play, Debt Traps, & Mental Health Fallout. The Government of India has recently imposed a blanket ban on online money games through the Promotion and Regulation of

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Psychology-Driven Classroom Management Strategies

Classrooms today are more than just spaces for teaching and learning; they are dynamic environments filled with chaotic interactions, diverse needs, distinct learning styles,  and many unseen challenges. Improper management of such classrooms can result in disruptive and inefficient learning sessions,

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The Psychology of Overstimulation: How Cognitive Overload Leads to Emotional Under fulfilment

Imagine walking into a room where five televisions are blaring at full volume, your phone is pinging with constant notifications, your friend is calling you through the telephone and strobe lights are flashing above your head. You try to pay

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The Psychology of Workplace Belonging: Driving Engagement & Productivity in Hybrid Workplaces

Workplace belonging refers to the emotional and psychological affinity individuals feel as valued contributors to a team or organisation. This involves a sense of acceptance, value, and recognition from peers and management. It implies that the workers view themselves as