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Crime

How lock-down led to increase in domestic violence in India?

Indian society, an epitome of patriarchy, has often given men the power to abuse women in order to gratify their own tendencies of being violent and the lockdown has further enhanced their potential. With a reported increase of 21% in

Awareness Relationship

Domestic Violence: The Hushed Pandemic

She was born into this world with a lot of dreams and expectations. While she was growing up-studying, cooking, cleaning, getting married, obeying her husband were some of the things expected of her. She got married at the age of

Social

Domestic violence and its far-reaching impact and influence

Whether talked about or not, domestic violence is prevalent in a lot of households. In some households, it may manifest in a subtle way whereas in a few it might take more radical forms. Whether it takes place in a

Awareness

What children feel when witnessing domestic violence?

Witnessing domestic violence can have a tremendous negative impact on the emotional well-being of children. Domestic violence causes immense psychological and emotional trauma in children. It creates a hostile environment that is unpredictable and is full of fear and anxiety.

Therapy

The Psychologist’s Role: A Guide, Not an Advice-Giver — A Clinical and Ethical View

Many people think psychologists are like wise gurus who simply tell you what to do to fix your problems. Thanks to movies and TV, the idea of a therapist saying, “You should do this,” has become quite common. But in

Awareness Health

Psychologist’s Insights on Hypervigilance: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Hyper-vigilance is a state of heightened awareness and alertness toward real or potential threats that result from trauma or other anxiety disorders, as defined by APA. A person with hyper-vigilance is always scanning his surroundings for threats, thus increasing anxiety,

Self Help

Why it is okay to be Sad.

Agony, anguish, broken hearts, hurt, sorrow, dejection, dismay, homesickness, distress, and dissatisfaction, are some of the terms we use to describe the emotion of sadness. Any of these feelings might be a reaction to unfavourable or unexpected circumstances or changes

News

Hidden crisis of forced separation between human & their pet: Study

A recent study highlights the psychological as well as safety effects caused by the forced separation of individuals from their companion pets during emergencies such as domestic abuse & national disasters. The study emphasizes that how strongly individuals feel about

Health

Postpartum Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Baby blues is a term used to describe the temporary feelings of sadness, anxiety, or exhaustion that some women have after giving birth. For many women, the baby blues subside in a matter of days. If these feelings don’t go

News

Rising Crime against Women: Understanding the Traumatic Impact on Mental Health

In recent times, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the rate of crime against women. Whether it is in terms of domestic abuse, sexual or physical assault, harassment, eve-teasing, gender discrimination, or crimes committed to communal violence, such