INTERNET, BODY IMAGE, AND SELF-ESTEEM

Introduction The rise of mass media, including television, print media, social networking sites, and movies, has brought numerous innovations and discoveries but also significant challenges. Among these is the pervasive portrayal of unattainable beauty standards, notably images of zero-size models, which send the message that success, happiness, and belonging are tied to thin bodies and …

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Want to Live to 100? Here’s the secret!

Introduction The desire to live and long and fruitful lives is a universal goal. With advances in science and a growing understanding of lifestyle’s impact on longevity, achieving that goal is more attainable than ever. However, the secret lies not just in medicine, but in embracing holistic approaches to health that encompass diet, exercise, social …

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Fire – A Poem

There is a fire in me There is a fire in you Oh! I can’t control it And you can’t control it too   Such helplessness, such anger I have held it in quite longer Let me express it, it’s okay to It’s an emotion we all go through Oh! I can’t control it And …

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Why study Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour (both internal mental processes and one’s overt actions). The subject is quite in vogue, and, rightly so. While every subject/field has value and potential, I am going to discuss benefits of delving into the realm of Psychology as I am myself connected with and adore the subject. There …

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The Inside-Out of Gen Z: Helping Through Positive Psychology

Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2013), grew up with technology, internet with ready access to vast, global information. This has impacted their way of social interaction, communication, socialization, emotional well-being and regulation. This access to world news, diversity, people, other socio-economic and political events have created unique experiences that had an impact on their …

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Self-Sabotage

“All of us struggle with some wound that separates us from all that we can be, do or have.” Have you ever felt that you are the obstacle in your path to success? Have you ever not gotten out of bed until the very last minute to finish your assignment which is due tomorrow? Have …

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School Counseling

For many youngsters, school and life in general present an endless list of demands and challenges. From trauma and learning disabilities to bullying and course selection, life can be difficult for students therefore a school counselor is there to help. School counseling addresses issues that may affect students’ academic performance, which includes psychosocial and behavioral …

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Gratitude – An Experience and Intervention

“It is not Joy that makes us Grateful; it is Gratitude that makes us Joyful” – David Steindl As the world witnessed truly challenging times of the Pandemic, globally, people are reevaluating their priorities and wanting to work towards increasing their sense of subjective wellbeing. Adolescents remains a vulnerable stage in these times, owing to …

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