What's So Funny?Is This Normal? “I Make Terrible Jokes When I’m Nervous” Resorting to humor activates the endorphin system in the brain, making it easier for people to withstand difficult situations. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Timely MessageSlow Texters Are Making a Strong Case for Not Replying To Everything Instantly Slow response times are a rejection of the lockdown expectation that everyone is constantly available. By Saumya Kalia
(Don't) Go With The FlowIt’s Okay: To Not Be Spontaneous Routine and structure don't have to be antithetical to living in the moment; the spur-of-the-moment philosophy is all but played out. By Saumya Kalia
State of DespairEco‑Anxiety Is Fuelled by Helplessness, Anger. Can We Turn Our Grief Into Climate Action? "The entire population is being subjected to an unnamable emptiness," experts warn as the climate crisis worsens. By Saumya Kalia
It's TortureIs This Normal? “I Hate Being Tickled” Tickling can overwhelm the nervous system and cause actual, temporary paralysis -- which can terrify people who like to be in control. By Devrupa Rakshit
(Men)tal Health70% of Calls to India’s First National Mental Health Helpline Were From Men Callers reported anxiety and depression, suicidal tendencies, and substance abuse problems — among other things. By Devrupa Rakshit
From Your Head To Your HeartPoor Mental Health Linked to Cardiovascular Diseases: Research With the increased mental health burden of the pandemic, a review of 128 studies suggests an uptick in heart problems is likely. By Devrupa Rakshit
Decluttering The MindWhy Some People Find Cleaning Therapeutic The repetition and predictability of cleaning can give individuals a sense of control during stressful times. By Devrupa Rakshit
Could You Keep It Down Please?All You Need to Know About Phonophobia, the Fear of Loud Noises Phonophobia is an anxiety disorder that has little to do with hearing. By Devrupa Rakshit
Never Let Me GoAll You Need to Know About Dependent Personality Disorder An overwhelming need to be taken care of physically and emotionally can strain relationships at work and home. By Devrupa Rakshit
Anything You WantWhy People‑Pleasing Is a Common Human Instinct "Our need to please is actually more of a need to belong." By Devrupa Rakshit
Stacked DeckMore Women Than Men Are Diagnosed With Depression, Anxiety Because of Everyday Inequality: Study Medicine's long history of viewing women's mental health as a problem to fix also contributes to higher diagnoses among women. By Devrupa Rakshit
Looking In The Mirror‘The Social Dilemma’ Told Us What We Already Knew. Then Why Was it So Shocking? The film got industry insiders to tell us we’re lab rats in a huge technological experiment, with no clear purpose or end in sight. By Rajvi Desai
Happiness AnxietyIs This Normal?: “Every Time I Start to Feel Happy, I Get Scared Bad Things Will Happen” A fear of being happy comes from a belief that happiness cannot be stable or constant, and that joy will lead to disappointment. By Devrupa Rakshit
Left Red-FacedThe Science Behind Why We Blush Blushing is ubiquitous in humans, yet unique to our species. And scientists still don't understand its evolutionary purpose. By Devrupa Rakshit
Meditate On This.Meditation And Mindfulness May Lead To Anxiety, Other Adverse Effects In Some: Study "For most people [meditation] works fine but it has undoubtedly been overhyped and it’s not universally benevolent," said the lead author of the study. By Devrupa Rakshit
Centre Of AttentionThe ‘Spotlight Effect’ Is When You Think People Are Noticing Your Flaws More Than They Really Are The cognitive bias occurs because of our inherent ego-centrism -- we tend to believe that others spend more time focusing on our behavior than they actually do. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sorry Not SorryWhy Some People Over‑Apologize, And Others Never Do Whether a person over-apologizes, or struggles to apologize at all, may have a lot to do with formative childhood experiences. By Devrupa Rakshit
