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Therapy

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,

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

News

Dementia Can Be Detected by Middle-Aged Brain Changes: Study

We know that there are various changes in the brain as we go through the life stages. Starting from the prenatal period when the brain has started to be formed. Through childhood and adolescence where we can see rapid development

Education

Psychology of Tragedy: Understanding, Coping and Moving forward

Tragedy is defined as an event or sequence of events that can occur singly or collectively, resulting in pain and suffering that impacts us on many levels (emotional, social, physical, coping, creative and spiritual). People frequently suffer from severe emotional

Technology

Virtual Autism Alert: Dangers of Excessive Screen Time for Your Toddlers’ Development

In my clinic, a 3-year-old child was brought to my attention, whose parents suspecting possible signs of autism. He did not respond to his name when I addressed him and kept crying. Despite my attempts to engage him by repeatedly

Self Help

Anxiety: It’s not all in the mind

“You know what, I have figured it out. I can control my occasional anxiety attacks.” A patient in his 30s casually rationalises his state a few days after going through a panic attack. Everyone feels anxious from time to time.

Awareness

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Say No to Drinking During Pregnancy

We often hear about doctors and even any layperson recommending pregnant women to avoid drinking alcohol. Well, drinking for a woman is generally a taboo and judgmental issue, but here drinking alcohol for a pregnant woman can pose several negative

News

Survey Reveals 60% of Children at the Risk of Digital Addiction 

According to the survey based on a sample size of 1,000 parents conducted by Smart parent solution company, Baatu Tech, around 60% of children between the age of 5-16 portray behaviours that indicate a risk of digital addiction. The survey even

Health

Diet that is Beneficial for Psychological Well-Being

Eating well, especially a diet high in fruits and vegetables, improves our health mainly because it lowers our risk of developing several eating-related illnesses. Healthy diets are probably going to contribute to happiness as well because happiness is correlated with

Awareness

Urban Lifestyle and Mental Health: Probing the Depths of Psychological Impact

Over half of the world’s population already resides in cities, and over half of that percentage is predicted to rise over the next several decades. Anxiety, sadness, and schizophrenia have been linked to an increased risk of mental diseases in