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When ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Adulthood

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been conceptualised as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development (APA, 2013). It used to be thought of as a childhood disorder, although now

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Cultivating Mindful Eating Habits in the Digital Age

Mindful eating is important to build a healthy relationship with food, and the earlier in childhood it happens, the better it is for children. These days, the easier and rushed route of feeding is taken, through distractions like TV shows,

Education

How Magazine Writing Enhances Academic Communication

Writing formal academic papers with extensive technical jargon is a task that PhD candidates often spend considerable time on. But when academics start contributing to magazines, particularly those that focus on mental health like Psychologs, they must learn how to simplify

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Geriatric Grief: The Overlooked Emotion of Ageing

The geriatric population typically refers to the population above the age of 60- 65. Grief is commonly observed in this age group, who are especially vulnerable to it (Malik et al., 2021). With age comes a lot of responsibility, followed

Awareness

Trauma-Informed Approaches in Trans Mental Health

Trauma in psychology refers to an emotional response to a highly distressing event or a situation that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, which can lead to long-term negative effects. It can affect one’s sense of self and emotional range,

Parenting Positive

How School Peace Programs Influence Family Communication

If conflict resolution and healthy communication techniques were taught to children in schools and were part of their curriculum, what would occur? That is where school peace programs attempt to bridge the gap and substitute traditional academic systems with a

Awareness Life Style

Mental Health in Marriage: Legal Rights and Social Realities in India

Marriage in India is a social and emotional as well as a legal bond, with personal laws and societal norms highly influencing it. Mental health, though usually ignored, becomes a vital issue in the stability of marriage and the validity

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How Chosen Families Support Trans Mental Health

The “chosen family” theory, developed by Weston (1991), refers to support systems created by LGBTQ+ individuals that are used as alternative families outside of conventional terms. These chosen families, comprising friends and members of the community, tend to arise due

Therapy

The Therapeutic Power of Play Media

The therapy world is expanding its horizon, which goes beyond the conventional approach to therapy, and that has offered many innovative options to heal emotional wounds. One of the ways used by therapists is to play media. It uses dolls,

Positive Self Help

When Positivity Becomes a Burden: Understanding Forced Optimism

Have you ever been in a room full of people right after receiving some news which has sent your thoughts into a complete disarray, and yet, not one person in the room could guess what you were experiencing? A moment