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Polyvagal Theory: A Breakdown of the Autonomic Nervous System and Social Behavior

The Polyvagal Theory, created by Dr. Stephen Porges, distinguishes 3 stages of evolution within the development of the mammalian autonomic nervous system. The theory gives a framework for understanding how our autonomic nervous system, impacts our psychological and behavioral experiences,

Education

What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

People with schizotypal personality disorder are frequently considered as weird or quirky, and they typically have few intimate connections. They have difficulty in understanding how the connections are formed and how relationships exists. They may also misread others’ goals and acts,

Awareness

7 Myths about Healthy Relationships

There are actions you can take to create a healthy relationship, regardless of how long you’ve been dating or how new your relationship is. You may find strategies to stay connected, find contentment, and experience long-lasting happiness. This is true

Awareness

Stonewalling vs Gaslighting

Dating, relationships, and even friendships have become really difficult to navigate in this modern day of technology. People seem to have more trouble maintaining good relationships than any generation. However, there is an advantage of fast-paced technology and social media

Awareness Self Help

Mysophobia: Symptoms, Cause and Treatment

Mysophobia is a type of phobia based on an intense and illogical dread of dirt, germs, or contamination. It is reasonable and wise to be concerned about things like food cross-contamination, coming into contact with other people’s bodily fluids, and

Therapy

What is Family Therapy and how it works? 

Therapeutic work with families is an ancient art that has been practiced throughout human history. In the United States, it began in the 20th century and continues into the 21st century. Professionals focus on improving family dynamics and relationships, using

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Nobel Prize Winner, Daniel Kahneman dies at the age of 90

If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea. Daniel Kahneman Nobel Prize winner, Daniel Kahneman, died on Wednesday at the age of 90. It was announced by Princeton University, where Kahneman had been

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Role of Play in Child Development and Emotional Expression

A toy carousel hung above a 4 month old baby and the baby looking at its movement as it moved around, sand buckets, shovels, in the sand pit area, amma’s small cooker, her ladle, her rolling pin all in the

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NIMHANS is conducting a walk-in selection for Psychologist/Counselor

NIMHANS is conducting a walk-in selection for contract positions in “Senior Resident Psychiatry,” “Psychologist/Counselor,” and “Field Officer” for the project “Bengaluru Urban Mental Health Initiative.” This initiative aims to establish a model urban mental health program with HCL funding. Dr.