The first novel ever written is said to be by a Japanese author about one thousand years ago. The novel was called ‘The Tales of Genji’ by Murasaki Shikibu. Well from then till now, there have been n number of
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), mental health is defined as a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with
Over half of the world’s population already resides in cities, and over half of that percentage is predicted to rise over the next several decades. Anxiety, sadness, and schizophrenia have been linked to an increased risk of mental diseases in
Selfishness, which is conventionally frowned upon, is now being ascribed to a healthy dimension of personality by the optimistic group of psychologists as they recognise that a tinge of “healtAhy selfishness” enhances the psychological well-being of individuals. In this column,
The strong notion that human well-being is enhanced by relationships with animals has led to the development of several interventions of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Animal-assisted therapy has increased despite having poor scientific data and weak research, mostly due to anecdotal
The media seem to misrepresent the idea of being in a relationship as the pinnacle of fulfilment. Every movie, and book, seems to romanticize the idea of a relationship to the point where one feels that being with someone will
A recent report released on 28th February 2024 by Ms. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of Southeast Asia for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the deinstitutionalization of mental health care for people with mental illnesses in South
Is the game really over when you are sitting on your couch? Not really, if you have an athlete’s mind. Have you ever wondered how mental imagery can help you to enhance your performance? Mental imagery is a cognitive technique
Visualise a serene garden with lush plants and maybe even a picnic with a variety of sandwiches, macarons and birds chirping in the background. When going through gruelling hardships, we often find our comfort through imagination or reminiscing on happy
One of the first people we should call in an emergency is our neighbors. Those who have pleasant neighbors experience a sense of security. Conversely, people who do not get along well with their neighbors may find it difficult to
