Healing after sexual assault is not about “moving on” or forgetting. It’s about understanding what happened to your mind and body, and slowly reclaiming control, safety, and identity.
https://www.psychologs.com/psychological-recovery-after-sexual-assault-understanding-trauma-and-healing/
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From being called “hopeless” to changing psychiatry forever, Donald Triplett’s life reshaped how we understand autism.
What was once misunderstood is now recognised as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), not something to fix, but to understand.
https://www.psychologs.com/donald-triplett-and-the-genesis-of-autism-the-boy-from-forest-mississippi-who-changed-psychiatry/
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In a world where everything is just a scroll away, why do we watch more than we act?
The bystander effect, first explained by John M. Darley and Bibb Latané, hasn’t disappeared; it has simply gone digital.
https://www.psychologs.com/the-bystander-effect-in-the-digital-age-why-we-scroll-instead-of-help/
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A 21-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Kota, once again highlighting the hidden mental health struggles behind competitive exam preparation. Students often face isolation, intense academic pressure, and expectations that may not match their interests.
https://www.psychologs.com/inside-the-rooms-of-kota-a-21-year-old-neet-aspirant-died-by-suicide/
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Jemimah Rodrigues is breaking the silence around period stigma in sports, reminding us that menstruation is not a weakness, but a reality that deserves understanding, support, and science-backed care.
https://www.psychologs.com/jemimah-rodrigues-breaks-silence-on-period-stigma-in-the-world-of-sports/
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Fear of failure isn’t really about failing; it’s about the meaning we attach to it.
The racing heart, overthinking, perfectionism, and self-doubt often come from a deeper fear of judgment, rejection, or not being “enough.
https://www.psychologs.com/what-is-fear-of-failure-understanding-atychiphobia-and-its-psychological-roots/
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Sarcasm isn’t always just humour; it can be a shield.
Behind witty remarks and ironic comments often lie unspoken emotions like hurt, insecurity, or anxiety. While it may protect us from vulnerability in the moment, overusing sarcasm can distance us from genuine connection and understanding.
https://www.psychologs.com/sarcasm-as-a-defence-mechanism-psychology-behind-humour-avoidance-and-emotional-protection/
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Mental healthcare in India needs to move beyond hospital walls.
Prabha S. Chandra highlights a crucial shift, bringing support closer to where people live, learn, and work.
https://www.psychologs.com/community-level-mental-healthcare-key-to-indias-future-says-nimhans-director/
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When love turns into obligation, boundaries begin to disappear/
Emotional enmeshment can make closeness feel suffocating, where guilt replaces choice and identity gets lost in family roles.
Boundaries don’t break families; they build healthier ones
https://www.psychologs.com/understanding-emotional-enmeshment-when-family-closeness-becomes-overwhelming/
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Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts aren’t just personal; they’re systemic. When roles shift after marriage, boundaries, expectations, and emotions all get reshaped. What looks like control or distance is often a response to change and the need for balance.
https://www.psychologs.com/mother-in-law-vs-daughter-in-law-conflict-a-family-systems-theory-perspective/
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