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Cultural Familiarity, but with a Twist: Why Pakistani Dramas Feel ‘closer to Home’ Yet More Honest

When a 28-year-old teacher, Alisha, who lives in New Delhi, wavered upon the Pakistani drama ‘Humsafar’, she didn’t expect it to leave such a mark. What started as casual watching soon turned into an emotional connection. It wasn’t just a

Research

How PTSD Affects the Ageing Brain

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is usually understood as a mental health condition linked to trauma, fear, and emotional distress. However, this article highlights that PTSD may also be connected to how the brain ages. People with PTSD may show signs

Parenting

The Silent Psychological Shift That Happens When Parents Grow Old

Have you ever heard that watching your parents age affects your emotional health? Have you ever experienced your parents getting old, seeing them forgetting minor things, walking slowly, seeing their energy completely drained and being unable to lift themselves easily impacts

Awareness Self Help

Why Chasing Achievement Leads to Burnout and Disconnection

Every morning, Ritu, a 27-year-old law student, wakes up before sunrise. Her schedule is packed: with back-to-back lectures, assignments, mock trials and bar examination preparation. She powers through her day with little sleep, fuelled by lots of caffeine and fear

Research

Mental Illness and Hidden Strengths: Turning Struggles into Life Skills

When we hear the words “mental illness,” people usually think only about the struggles of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. But new research shows that mental health challenges can also build positive skills in a person’s life. Many individuals with

Self Help Social

The Hidden Impact of Beauty Filters on Self-Esteem and Body Image

Digital beauty filters, digital distortions of one’s image that adhere to idealised standards of beauty, are pretty commonplace in the technological age of social media. Millions globally filter their selfies and videos every day, smoothing skin, enlarging eyes, slanting cheekbones, and

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How Socioeconomic Status Shapes Emotional Intimacy and Relationship Quality

For people who share relational situations with romantic partners to families, to close friends, emotional intimacy is a crucial element of wellbeing, satisfaction, and support. But access to social and psychological resources that promote and support ideal relationships is unequal. Socioeconomic

Parenting

The Silence Between Parents and Teens: Why Communication Breaks Down

Most parents remember a time in their children’s lives when everything was shared with them: what happened at school, their friendships, their worries and all the happy events. But as children transition from childhood to adolescence, many times, their conversations decrease

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What Generational Differences Tell Us About Human Behaviour

Have you ever imagined owning a Time Machine that you could use to go back in time and witness the lives of your parents? How did they live? What did they do in School? How did they enjoy? Basically, witnessing

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Beyond Advice: Why Validation Often Matters More Than  Solutions

We live in a solution-oriented world. When someone shares a problem, the instinctive  response is often, “Have you tried this?” or “You should do that.” Advice feels helpful, active and efficient. However, in many instances, after the conversation, it can