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Shadow Unveiled: Embracing the Hidden Aspects of Self

Just like a coin has two sides, humans also have both positive and negative tendencies. Typically, we wear our positive personas (or masks) and reveal only this side to the world. However, there is another persona, what Jungian psychoanalysts call

Therapy

What is Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT)?

Virtual reality therapy (VRT) is a type of therapy where real-world settings and situations are simulated in a controlled setting using virtual reality technology. It’s frequently used to treat a range of psychological and emotional conditions, including addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic

Self Help

Understanding Our Mental Traps: How Biases Lead to Distorted Thinking

Distorted thinking which can also be called as cognitive distortion, is a way of thinking negatively or poorly of a situation without having much evidence and facts in hand. Distorted thinking isn’t based on reality and is often irrational. It

Awareness

Understanding Dementia: Signs, Symptoms and Coping Strategies

The word “dementia” refers to a broad category of conditions that impact thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood, and conduct. Your everyday tasks and life are hindered by the deterioration in mental function. An estimated 50% of those 85 years of

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Study: Women with PCOS at Higher Risk for Suicide

A new study has revealed that women with PCOS are at a higher risk for suicide. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder related to women’s reproductive health, but its psychological implications are no less. This study, undertaken by researchers

Education

“I swear, My Tongue Slipped!!”: Decoding the Concept of Freudian Slips

Has this ever happened to you, that you wanted to say something else and ended up saying another thing altogether? If yes, then you have experienced Freudian slips. Freudian slips are verbal errors that we make while speaking because of

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy’s Role in Mental Wellness

According to the World Health Organization, more than 7 lakh people die every year due to suicide. Suicide is associated with numerous psychological disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder and major depressive disorder. To treat these disorders and to reduce the

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Vacancy for senior & Junior Research Fellow: NIMHANS

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is going to organize Walk in cum written test for the post of “Senior Research Fellow (Clinical Psychology) as well as “Junior Research Fellow” (speech pathology & audiology). These posts are

Education Life Style

How Does Storytelling Transforms Mental Health?

Tell me, who doesn’t like storytelling? Stories have always been an integral part of our lives… Right? Most of us wouldn’t have slept without listening to those bedtime stories. Do you remember the childhood stories that you’ve heard throughout? If

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“How’s the Josh?” Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in Military Personnel

There is no denying that the role of military personnel is of utmost importance. It is a physically and psychologically taxing career which requires a high degree of mental strength and physical toughness. Since the role of the military is