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Cultural Mourning: The Hidden Psychological Impact of Losing Heritage

Culture is an umbrella of shared customs, rituals, languages, art and more that empowers individuals with a sense of identity and helps make sense of the world around them. However, this framework is disintegrating for millions of people worldwide. The

Awareness

Coping With ‘Being Average’: A Psychological Look at Mediocrity and Meaning

Most of us perceive ourselves as “average” daily, about the various tasks we carry out. Although it is a common experience, it carries complex consequences that have psychological impacts. In both organisational and social contexts, the ways people internalise and

Awareness

Psychological Impacts of Migration on Adolescents 

Adolescence is a critical period for many physiological and psychological changes in a human being. It is essentially a transitional period from a child to a full-blown adult. Thus, making it a significant period of growth and development, in terms

Relationship

Digital Intimacy vs. Real Connection: Are We Emotionally Connected or Just Plugged In?

No longer merely applications on a cellphone, social media has become an ensemble of media for communication, friendship, partnership, romantic relationships, and intimacy. Over the years, with the growth of social media, it has become more and more of an

Industrial

Employment as a Pathway to Self-Identity in People with Disabilities

Ravi, a 28-year-old man with mild intellectual disability (ID), walks into his first day of his job at a grocery store. At first, he was nervous, but after wearing the staff badge, he smiled and walked around the place with

Therapy

Reparenting Yourself: A Self-Healing Trend Rooted in Therapy

Reparenting is a self-care method by which individuals consciously provide themselves with the nurturing, safety, and emotional support that may have been lacking in their early developmental years. Reconnecting with the “inner child” is the central aspect. Doing so would

Self Help

Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: How our thinking traps us

We tend to think that our thoughts are the ones that modify our perceptions regarding the world around us. But in reality, our minds have systematic judgment errors known as cognitive distortions. These types of thoughts distort reality, affect our

Positive

The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

Life Style

The Spotlight Effect: Why You Think Everyone Notices Your Every Move

Everyone has their own share of awkward moments in public and often feels embarrassed for a long time, wondering what others thought of them. It is a common phenomenon to feel like everyone has their eyes on you and is

Therapy

The Rise of Digital Therapy– Boon or Burnout?

Digital therapy and AI-supported treatments are revolutionising mental health care. These modern solutions are not just some fancy technology, but they do provide a real-life utility of enabling easier access to treatment, giving personalised assistance and perhaps even relieving the