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Strict Adherence to COVID-19 Guidelines Linked to Mental Health Challenges: Study

Research conducted at UK’s Bangor University in Wales has found that people who strictly adhered to the rules of COVID-19 are now mentally stuck and more prone to stress and anxiety. The researchers claimed two main personalities; One, is the

Health

Personality Disorder: Types, Cause and Symptoms

Personality disorder is a psychological disorder characterized by unhealthy patterns of behaviour, thought or daily function. It also involves the behaviour that makes it difficult for an individual to succeed in interpersonal relationships. Personality defines well who we are as

Education

Defence Mechanism: What They Are And Why We Use Them

Defence Mechanism: What They Are And Why We Use Them In psychoanalytic theory, pioneered by psychologist Sigmund Freud, defence mechanisms refer to the mental processes that we employ to reach compromise solutions for conflicts that our mind is unable to

Education

Exploring Human Connection: A Look at Attachment Theory

Exploring Human Connection: A Look at Attachment Theory Our approaches to emotional connections with others largely depend upon childhood experiences of attachment with our caregivers. Early interactions with our parents shape how we navigate interpersonal relationships and intimacy throughout our

Awareness

Psychological Insights in Journalism

Journalism and psychology are involved in a complex dance when it comes to the dissemination of information that affects public opinion, public perception, and societal attitudes. The mutually beneficial association between these two domains carries significant consequences for both the

Life Style

Psychology of Shyness

A few essential traits lead to shyness, including low self-esteem, negative self-preoccupation, self-consciousness, and fear of criticism and rejection. People who are shy, frequently compare themselves to the most gregarious or outgoing people in society, which leads to erroneous social

Health

ADHD: Diagnosis, Types and Treatment

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties that interfere with effective goal-oriented behaviour in children. This includes impulsivity, and excessive or exaggerated motor activity, such as running aimlessly or fidgeting with surrounding objects. Additionally, individuals with

Awareness

The Unconscious Mind, and its Relation to Mental Health

The conscious mind cannot access the different processes occurring in the unconscious mind, an individual is not acutely aware of them. Nevertheless, a number of theories propose that these suppressed emotions have an effect on an individual’s behavior in the

Self Help

How to Overcome Jealousy: Tips and Strategies for Letting Go of Envy

We all use social media these days. Imagine seeing your friend’s post about achieving a milestone like buying a car at 22, purchasing a house, or becoming a company’s CEO. All this may make you give a feeling of jealousy

Self Help

6 Ways to Prevent Stress From Taking Over Your Life

How to Prevent Stress From Taking Over Your Life In our fast-paced modern-day lives, sometimes the demands of work and personal responsibilities can cause a lot of stress. The World Health Organization defines stress as “a state of worry or