“Is it Monday already?” – the first thought that pops into your head, as you wake up by a blaring alarm clock, reminding you of the heap of responsibilities awaiting ahead. Emails flood your computer, checklists are yet to be ticked off, and the traffic is just another cherry on top. In today’s hustling and
This article offers a practical guide to help you prepare effectively for Psychology entrance exams, covering key topics for undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology entrance exams. Given the vast syllabus for these exams, it is essential to move forward strategically, while maintaining consistency and prioritising your well-being. This article also includes research-backed study techniques that you
Have you ever attended a meeting where some clear blunder was made by an individual, and yet no one chose to speak? Or have you ever attended a party, for instance, where you felt surrounded by an uncomfortable silence that you didn’t want to be the first one to say anything? We notice these things,
There may be days when you find it difficult to manage multiple tasks all at once to the extent that you feel extremely overwhelmed. You might lose track of time while juggling between deadlines, social life and schedules. Such days can make you feel numb about your feelings. Instances like these are nothing but a
Erich Fromm, a German Social Psychologist and Psychoanalyst was the only child born to Jewish parents Naphtali Fromm and Rosa Krause, on March 23, 1900, in Frankfurt. Fromm described his childhood life as taut and he also described his parents as neurotic. His mother was prone to depression and his father, who was a businessman
There must have been times when you were not able to perform at your best when the deadlines were too close, or you were not able to perform well in exams because you were too anxious about it. We also noticed that sportsmen and athletes performed better than their capabilities in certain competitions but underperformed
No ‘one’ illness causes dementia. It is a general phrase used to characterise a group of symptoms that people with many illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, may encounter. Disorders that fall under the umbrella term “dementia” are brought on by aberrant alterations in the brain. The symptoms of dementia cause cognitive capacities, or thinking skills, to
Borderline Personality disorder is a complicated mental health disease that affects how people control their emotions, interact with others, and see themselves. It is distinguished by intense and volatile emotions, which cause difficulty in relationships and daily functioning. Personality disorder is diagnosed when a person’s conduct significantly impairs adaptive functioning and/or causes personal distress, deviating
Gambling disorder also known as compulsive gambling or disordered gambling is a pervasive disorder and addiction characterized by continuous gambling, preoccupation with obtaining money for gambling, and a continuation of the gambling behaviour despite facing adversities and potential loss of control over this behaviour. Gambling disorder often referred to as pathological gambling does not involve
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps prepare us to face stressful situations. When we encounter a stressor, adrenaline is quickly released into the body, creating what is often called an ‘adrenaline rush.’ This rapid stress response is the hidden mechanism behind what we know as the
