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Awareness

Psychologists tell Why we are getting Addicted to Social Media

Social media refers to any platform, website, or application that allows us to share and interact. Today, It is much more than a platform for communication, it supports business, entertainment, networking, education, and whatnot. This has made our lives easier

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Vacancy for Research Assistant at NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Research Assistant on a contract basis for the project titled “Manasvini-Empowering women through integrated health care,” funded by Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute (PSMRI), the Piramal Foundation and supervised

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NIMHANS Announces Job Opportunity for Senior Research Fellow

The National Institute of Mental Health and neuroscience (NIMHANS) has announced a walk-in-interview cum written test for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) on a contract basis for an iHub Drishti Foundation, IIT Jodhpur funded project titled “VR4CIMT- Virtual

Education

A Guide to Trauma Response

In this context, the term “trauma” refers to occurrences that elicit powerful physiological and emotional reactions. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative, trauma happens when a person undergoes an emotionally

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Vacancy for Clinical Psychologist at NIMHANS

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, stands as a leading institution in mental health, neurosciences, and allied fields in India. NIMHANS operates under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Government of India. Applications

Health

Strategies for Addressing Body Image Concerns in Bipolar Disorder

Body image, or the picture you have of your physical appearance in your own eyes, is highly personal. For those with bipolar disorder, mood episodes and side effects can magnify body image issues. Bipolar disorder is a mental health illness

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Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD): Symptoms, Treatment and Diagnosis

A skewed sense of self and extreme, erratic emotions are symptoms of histrionic personality disorder (HPD). One definition of histrionic is “dramatic or theatrical”. “Individuals suffering with histrionic personality disorder have an inflated sense of self-worth that is based on

Life Style

Zeigarnik Effect: Understanding Unfinished Tasks and Mental Persistence

How many times have you found yourself laying half-awake in bed, your subconscious criticizing you for an incomplete task? Anxiety and stress grappling up your head? However, it is doubtful that if you have felt this sense of urgency with

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Chinese Company Offers 10 Days of “Sad Leave” to Improve Work-Life Balance

To surprise everyone the chairman of Chinese supermarket chain Fat Dong Lai announced their employees can take up to 10 days of “sad leave” yearly and no manager approval will be needed. He also informed that their employees can take

Technology

The Role of Cybersecurity in Mental Well-being

In today’s era where we are surrounded by various electronic gadgets and technological advances, these tools and accessibilities have become an essential part of our lives. These tools range from surveillance cameras at public places like parks and streets to