Psychology

When a loved one seems like an impostor: Understanding most prevalent Capgras Syndrome

Capgras Syndrome is experienced by those affected by schizophrenia, Alzheimer disease, dementia, epilepsy, cerebrovascular accident, pituitary tumors, and advanced Parkinson disease

Resolutions to take in 2024 to improve your mental health

Simple things contribute to our general happiness

Books that will help you start 2024 right

Bipolar disorder: Causes, symptoms and treatment

Vincent van Gogh was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder

What is the joy workout?

Movements include swaying side to side like concert-goers do

Manu Bhaker, Angad Bajwa's proposal to engage sports psychologist approved

Ministry to hire the services of sports psychologist Sanjana Kiran

New study throws light on recursive thinking

Non-human primates too have the capacity to represent recursive sequences

Decision-makers rely on their gut feelings despite knowing the best: Study

It’s easy for people to just choose whatever decision got them rewards recently

Spending time in nature may lower stress, anxiety: Study

Spending 10 minutes in a natural setting may help college students feel happier

Thinking factually about delays at work may reduce perception of wait time: Study

Abstract thinking at work generally leads to better outcomes, such as wider vision

Revenge is sweeter than forgiveness, at least in stories, says study

People enjoy seeing bad guys in stories get their punishment more than being forgiven

Spouse's optimism can impact an individual's health, says study

Having an optimistic life partner could influence an individual's health

People may lie in order to appear more honest: Study

"Many people care greatly about their reputation and how they will be judged"

Top five quotes by spiritual leader Baba Ram Dass

He wrote about his experiences with drugs and worked to help prisoners

Why people disclose personal information they later regret?

Automatic responses are usually things that people would try to conceal from others

IIT student death: Father says IIT did not allow them into her hostel room

'The institution did not handover any CCTV footage on the day of my daughter’s death'

Anti-inflammatory drugs may curb depression: Study

The study may lead to new strategies for treating the mental health disorder

Life after treatment for breast cancer survivors

Most hospitals have integrated psychological care and therapy for cancer

Lack of self control in teenage not unique to humans: Study

The brains of human and other primates go through very similar changes in teen years

How your smartphone movements predict your personality

Phone movement can be used to accurately predict people's personalities

Feeling down in a downpour? You might be suffering from ‘monsoon blues’

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) could be found during monsoon also

Being buddy with award juror cuts chances of winning prize

Being friends with an award juror can decrease their chances of winning

Dogs mirror owner's stress level: Study

Dog owner's take note! Your furry friend may be get affected by your stress

Dolphins bond over shared interests, just like humans: Study

Dolphins form close friendships based on shared common interests, just like humans

Why do we want to squeeze cute, tiny things?

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