When it comes to gifting, the thought behind selecting the gift counts! If you want to give someone a psychology-themed gift, know that it’s important to understand the actual meaning behind that particular gift. While you present someone with a psychology-themed gift, make sure the thought counts! Books and magazines make out one of the common psychology-themed gifts, however, do you know there are other fun and educational psychology-themed gift ideas for your loved ones? If you’re confused, worry not, we have got your back! In this blog, we have listed the 12 best psychology-themed gift ide ..read more

I live with anxiety, but the weirdest thing is that whenever I feel that I’m doing OK, my anxiety pops up like a jack-in-the-box – one that no one likes or appreciates. So, I get it when all you feel is that you’ve been battling anxiety for what feels like forever. You try your best to stay afloat, white-knuckling it through your routine with a constant knot of worry in your stomach. There comes a time when you seek therapy for anxiety – after all, nothing else feels like a lifeline. So, you seek help, medications, and whatnot. But as weeks turn into months, the nagging anxiety just won’t budg ..read more

Stepping into college as a freshman is a monumental change for a teenager. It’s a shift into a new environment, social circle, and academic pressure. The fear of standing out among a sea of new faces can be overwhelming. However, the concept of freshman 15 adds to these pressures, endangering the positive mindsets of these young adults.  What is freshman 15 Officially termed in 1980, the “Freshman 15” refers to the inevitable weight gain that freshmen experience during their first year of college. But it is not just about putting on 15 pounds; it is more than that. It’s about students’ ov ..read more

Cases of Bipolar disorder, compulsive gambling, alcohol use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, and mental health issues are on the rise. Prescribed medications might provide relief temporarily but if you’re looking for an effective permanent solution for such disorders, I have got your back. In this blog, I am back with one of the best, short-term, and treatment-focused therapy techniques widely used for treating mental health disorders such as alcoholism, substance use disorders, and others. We are going to discuss motivational enhancement therapy (MET) which is a short-term tech ..read more

Life is a race, indeed. But it can feel a lot more than just a simple 100m race when you perpetually feel stuck in fast-forward. You feel like there’s a never-ending to-do list chasing you down, and hitting pause is never an option. While many mistake this behavior for productivity, it can be a sign of a modern affliction called, hurry sickness.  Think of this malady as the dark side of our ever-connected world. It’s the constant, nagging sense of urgency that keeps your foot on the gas pedal, even when there’s nowhere you have to rush to. It’s the feeling that time is running against you ..read more

Can a smile tell about how a person is feeling? This is a topic of debate. Some believe that looking at facial expressions, eyes, and smiles can help us understand how a person feels, while others think just the opposite because people fake smiles and expressions. If you see someone with the same expression at a wedding and a funeral, but the emotions are different, what will you make of it? Due to this and many other scenarios, it becomes essential to understand what a smile can tell.  What is Duchenne smile? Although not as popular as Monalisa’s or Better Davis’s eyes, a French anatomis ..read more

Let’s talk about arguments. We’ve all been there; raised voices, and frustrations all around. But what happens when a fight feels like you’re trapped in an unending maze? You react with something hurtful, and suddenly, you become the antagonist of the story. This reaction is what we can term, reactive abuse.  Abuse victims constantly deal with belittlement and passive-aggressive comments from their abusers or bullies. One day, pushed to your limit, you might raise your voice and bingo! You get accused of being abusive and volatile instead. Now, you’re left questioning your sanity – were y ..read more

We are OK to pretend that abuse doesn’t exist, but what we don’t know is how many ways it does exist and impacts us every moment. Every abusive situation is different; what looks like abuse to others might look like a normal life situation to many. This kind of illusion only comes close to being true when the victim of abuse confronts their abuser, only to be met with a confusing mix of denial, blame, and even accusations.  This experience, unfortunately common, can be an example of DARVO – an acronym for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. It is a manipulation tactic often use ..read more

Tell me if this has happened to you; When I ask my guy friends to take a self-care break, they automatically assume I’m talking about them taking a bubble bath or going for a spa day – not that there is anything wrong with doing all these things. But, what perplexes me most is the way they callously treat their self-care.  Now, this is my experience with my guy friends. I can’t say that about you or any guy friends you have, so let’s talk, shall we? No shame in the game here.  We all want to be a better version of ourselves, don’t we? When you think of self-care and self-improvement ..read more

“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” — Franklin P. Adams  This humorous quote perfectly sums up the essence of “What if” thinking, doesn’t it? What if thoughts are crazy; they keep us busy by churning anxieties, but in the end, lead us nowhere productive.  Maybe that presentation at work, an upcoming trip, or just a general feeling of unease about the uncertain future – these what-if thoughts keep us up at night, hijacking our peace of mind, and leaving us feeling nothing but overwhelmed. But, fret not! In this article, we’re explori ..read more