Do Violent Games make us Violent? Mostly No, but also Yes!
Forget what media says about how violent gaming causes violence. Sensationalism gives science a bad name. Instead, let’s look at research flooded with nuanced insights …
Mental health refers to all aspects of adjusting in life and managing life’s problems. It isn’t just the absence of mental illnesses like bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia, it is the presence of a well-adjusted, flourishing life.
Mental health is holistic. It involves understanding the environment, relationships, social contexts, behaviors, and the body with respect to feeling adequate, adaptable, and motivated.
At a granular level, it looks at motivation in everyday life, destructive thought patterns, conflicts between people, behavioral patterns that harm the individual, ability to handle everyday problems, and emotions.
7 Reasons Why psychotherapy fails for many people
One may wonder if they should start therapy when they feel they need psychological help. Although therapy generally helps most people, it has a downside …
Heaven’s Reward Fallacy: A faulty expectation that sacrifice pays off
Do you feel bad when you give, give, give, but get nothing in return? Perhaps the world is unfair to you. Or perhaps it is …
How to start Journaling for Mental Health [What to write & why]
If you are new to journaling, this article is for you. Click this to skip the theory and get to the exact things to write …
How to Practice Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Mindfulness comes in many forms based on traditions people follow. Sometimes, it comes with a spiritual framework; sometimes, it’s associated with meditation or yoga. But …
Cognitive Distortions: 11 Deep Errors in Thinking
All of our perceptions may be biased & inaccurate. Our brains evolved in a very different context for hundreds of thousands of years. Evolution made …
STOP these 14 Habits & Patterns that Degrade Mental Health
Assuming 2021 turns out better, what bad habits and thinking patterns would you leave behind in 2020? There are habits that take a toll on …
The Mistake of Chasing Happiness and Being Too Positive: Downsides and Limits of Happiness
While trying to find happiness, many lose motivation because they keep trying and failing. The act of finding happiness itself leads to unhappiness by reminding …
Infinite Benefits of Mindfulness: Panacea for Cognition & Life? Not exactly.
There is a lot of talk about the benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation. It’s almost common knowledge that mindfulness can positively affect our emotions …
Forest bathing & therapy: A natural shower of health benefits
If someone told you that you could increase mental peace while you sit in a forest doing nothing, would you believe them? Idly looking at …
How to overcome Phone Addiction [Solutions + Research]
Phone addiction is one of the biggest non-drug addictions in human history. Studies show that excessive phone use is linked to procrastination, suicide (example), spoilt …
How to give Psychological First Aid
When your friend gets cut on the arm, you clean the wound, apply medicine, and cover it up with a bandage. That’s basic first aid. But …
How To Use The Brain to improve Life, Skills, Expertise & Thinking
In this round-up article, I’m going to highlight only the key insights from psychology that will help you use your brain at its highest potential …
How 2 Fake It Till You Make It w/o The Imposter Syndrome
Fake it till you make it – is it what you think it is? Is it really about lying your way to success? What if …
How to use Social Media Mindfully during COVID-19 lockdowns
Lockdowns and social distancing have virtually eliminated our opportunities to socialize, and that’s a change we have to deal with for the greater good of …
The Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis and its Psychological impact: Research Insights
This article is a summary of recent studies done on the psychological burden and mental health issues emerging from the pandemic. It’ll be updated as …