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Truth in Unreliable Memories: A Forensic Psychology study

When a violent occurrence is observed, our body reacts uniquely, cortisol, a stress hormone, rushes into our bloodstream, preparing us for a fight or flight response. Our focus also narrows in on the threat at hand, tunnelling our awareness down

Awareness Positive

What Are Memories?

What are memories? Memories are the various information, and knowledge stored in the mind. Things we learn, observe, hear, experience, face an obstacle, difficulties, everything adds up to forming memories in the mind. It is a power to recall an

News

Anup Nair’s Case Isn’t Rare – It’s a Reflection of a Mental Health System That Needs Reform

Set in a city full of life, vibrancy, and people, one man gradually backed into the dark corners of his memories and pain due to his silent complex grief.  This case dwells on the story of Anup Kumar Nair, a

Awareness Technology

Forgetting in the Digital Age: Are Smartphones Weakening Our Memory? 

Either forgetting is a common issue for everyone, or memorising anything is not an option anymore. Whether it’s missing an important task, their anniversaries, or forgetting the names of their classmates, these familiar incidents are happening daily in life. Do you

Awareness Health

What Is Episodic Memory, and Why Does It Decline With Age?

The way we recall our lives starts to change in an odd way as the years pass. Those clear-cut, time-stamped memories that used to pop into our minds? They start to feel a little… grainy. But ageing isn’t just a

Awareness

Why Do People Hold Deep Grudges?

Grudges are referred to as a deep-rooted feeling of anger and frustration toward a person who is thought to have hurt or wronged the person. They arise from a conflict that is not resolved and in which one thinks another

Parenting

Losing Them Before They’re Gone: Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Adult Children

The phone rings, and your heart sinks. For many adults with ageing or unwell parents, this is a familiar feeling. A quiet voice inside reminds you that time may be running out. This heart-wrenching experience – grieving someone who’s still

Relationship

Outgrowing My Closest Friend: A Silent Grief 

Friendships are a unique kind of relationship, where you laugh till your belly aches, send random relatable memes and the frequent teasing of each other, but with all this, there exists a special kind of trust, mutual respect, and emotional

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Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

Education

Leaky Bucket Hypothesis in Memory

Memory can be defined as the system or process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information and experiences. It is considered to be the vital cognitive function that allows a person to learn, adapt and build a sense of self. Memory