Psychology says people who keep feeling the pain of losing someone may not be choosing to stay stuckThe psychological goal of grief is not necessarily to erase the person from your thoughts. Sometimes, adapting to loss means learning to li...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
In 1938, a study found which type of people will live longer, is now linked with impact of stress in modern lifestylesMore than 85 years after researchers first began following hundreds of participants in 1938, the Harvard Study continues to deliver a power...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Psychology says hyper-independence isn't a personality type or a strength; it's a childhood survival response that starts the moment a child realizes their feelings are inconvenientMany adults appear strong and self-sufficient, but this is often a survival tactic learned in childhood. Early experiences taught them that...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Therapists say people who love their partner but feel suffocated by closeness aren’t cold or uncaring: They often grew up where affection felt unpredictableIn relationships, it’s common for individuals to feel torn between love and the instinct to withdraw. Often rooted in avoidant attachment s...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Psychology says men who spend long hours in the toilet with their phones aren’t just avoiding people: The secret behind ‘bathroom escape’In a world shaped by constant demands and endless stimulation, even the smallest spaces can turn into emotional refuges. Sometimes, what ap...
23 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
What’s the psychology behind people who need to control everything — Control freak or coping mechanism?Psychologists note that the urge for control can be addressed through awareness and consistent practice. Approaches such as cognitive behav...
01 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
How Early Responsibility Shapes Long-Term Emotional RegulationChildren's chores build character and emotional control. Psychology shows early responsibilities shape lifelong emotional regulation. Predi...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Wait, what? Alia Bhatt admits to peeping into neighbour's homes. Actress reveals whyAlia Bhatt copes with tough days by watching nearby houses from her balcony. Observing others' daily lives provides her perspective, making...
06 Mar, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
IEIC, NIMHANS & GoI’s consumer affairs dept partner for study on tech de-addictionThe findings will inform evidence-based policy decisions, emphasizing the establishment of guardrails and the development of effective copi...
17 May, 2024, 06.35 PM IST
Elderly with sharp memory recall tend to have better mental health, swiftnessSuperagers, or those in their eighties with exceptional memory recall, avoid declining memory, swifter movement, and display lower anxiety ...
15 Jul, 2023, 10.30 AM IST
Total Recall: ‘Superagers’ show age is just a numberIn line with previous studies, MRI scans showed superagers to have more grey matter – tissue vital for normal brain function – in key brain...
13 Jul, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
ITC Fiama mental well-being survey 2022: 87% GenZs feel relationships are the biggest cause of stressITC Fiama, on Mental Health day, in collaboration with NielsenIQ, released its second consecutive mental well-being study. Read to know more
17 Oct, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
Spending too much time on social media? It can hamper your relationship with eldersSenior citizens feel out of touch as families go gaga over social media, gadgets.
15 Jun, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
Bengaluru doctors develop module to study and cure technology addictionDeveloped by SHUT at Nimhans, the module is the brainchild of Prasad Reddy , a second year PhD student at the Department of Psychiatric Soc...
12 Aug, 2015, 10.19 AM IST
- Grown-up groans
Bhutan is a good example; it’s continually been ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia and the eighth happiest in the world.
06 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Holistic development purpose of work-life balance
As an HR practitioner, I am often questioned by colleagues and friends on the issue of work-life balance.Interestingly, it is always framed...
11 Sep, 2012, 06.05 AM IST