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Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Addiction is a complicated mental health issue. Getting succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction is never a sign of weakness or even immorality. Some people have certain genetic or personality traits which make them prone to addiction. However, it is

Parenting

Long-Term Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adult Mental Health

Childhood is a crucial time when emotional, psychological, and social well-being is shaped for the future. Many challenges can affect a child’s development, and one of the most harmful forms of abuse is neglect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves

Life Style

The Role of Social Identity in Group Dynamics

The identity of a person starts developing at a very young age. It is a part of our development process. The process of identity formation begins with the idea of an infant to differentiate themselves from their external world. Then

Life Style

How  Does Trauma Affect Brain Function?

Trauma can impact the body as well as the mind on a deep level. Anytime we speak of trauma, we are talking about having gone through something disturbing or heartbreaking, such as being in a serious car accident or losing

Health

Understanding Bingeing and Purging: Causes, Effects, and Treatment

Bingeing and purging are usually associated with eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa. These behaviours can have intense physical, emotional, and psychological consequences; it is, therefore, important to understand them to help create awareness and empathy as well as treatment approaches.

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Psychology behind Aggression

In psychology, aggression often covers a wide range of behaviours that can cause physical or mental harm to oneself or others. Aggression and violence are often driven by negative emotions like fear or anger. For instance, a person may react

Health Self Help

Managing Bipolar Disorder: Impact of Treatment Options

Mood swings are common in day-to-day living. But imagine having to lead a normal life amidst extreme mood swings. Exceptionally high energy levels characterize a manic phase. Then there comes an extremely depressing phase. For some these episodes alternate. How

Awareness Self Help

Sexting and Mental Health of Young Adults

Technology has revolutionized interpersonal relationships in many ways, including sexuality. Due to the interactivity that exists on the Internet and the accessibility of current devices, it is increasingly popular to experience sexuality through technology. Sexting is a recent phenomenon. It

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The Psychology of Smoking Relapse

Smoking relapse is one of the most significant challenges that most smoking quitters or stoppers face. Although wide availability of cessation aids and interventions exist, the rate of relapse remains relatively high, with many returning to smoking within the first

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