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Awareness

The Psychology behind Deja Vu

At some point in our lives, all people have come across situations that we have experienced or something we have already seen. We call this phenomenon deja vu. A brain glitch is what causes this condition, which means that the

Awareness Education

Defence Mechanisms in Everyday Battles

Imagine a situation, where you came 30 minutes late to the office due to the heavy rains. As soon as you get to your seat, your boss asks you to be in his cabin. Although arriving late was not all

Education Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Concepts, Types & Techniques

In the 1960s, Aaron Beck proposed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapeutic approach that deals with automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions and underlying beliefs or schemas that disturb one’s cognition, emotions and behaviours. Today, CBT is extensively researched and used

Positive Self Help

Top 10 Books to Read for Self Care

An enhanced sense of value and self-esteem is also associated with self-care. We convey a strong message to ourselves that we are worthy of love, care, and attention when we commit time and effort to improving our quality of life.

Awareness Education

Attachment Therapy Essentials for Mental Health

Originated by the theory that suggests, our ability to form meaningful bonds and healthy relationships as an adult is primarily dependent on our relationship dynamics and attachment style as a child with our primary caregiver, This therapy aims to build

Health

Some mental health issues most commonly faced by women

Mental health issues can affect anyone, but are there any issues that women are more likely to face? The answer is – yes. Due to certain biological and socio-cultural factors, some issues are more prominently seen in women. Depression: According

Life Style

Narcolepsy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder mainly characterized by excessive daytime sleeping. It is a rare and serious condition, but can be cured if treated well. This condition affects 1 in 2000 people. Narcolepsy isn’t a deadly disease, but can

Education

The Psychology Behind Empowerment

Psychological Empowerment refers to a subjective process involving cognition and attitudes that help individuals feel competent, effective and authorized to carry out tasks. The term empowerment was coined by Kanter in 1977, wherein he referred to it as the cornerstone

Life Style

Why Daydreaming is good for you?

Daydreaming is an altered state of consciousness in which there is a world of fantasies. The word daydreaming was coined by Julien Varendonck in 1921 in his book “ The Psychology of daydreams”. (Most work on dreams had been done

Self Help

Bulimia Nervosa: Decoding the Intricacies of Binge and Purge

Ever wondered if you’re experiencing the urge to eat and constantly eating the food secretly, then unearthing unhealthy ways to prevent weight gain or to cut down the calories? You may have contracted the disorder known as Bulimia nervosa. The