The suicide of a 42-year-old man, following a social media controversy, highlights a painful truth that mental-health professionals have long warned about: online exposure and public judgement can have severe psychological consequences. A short video recorded in a public setting and later shared on social media triggered intense online attention, speculation, and moral commentary. What…
The unrest that followed Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at the Bengal stadium cannot be explained as either pure mismanagement or uncontrollable crowd behaviour. Psychologically, it emerged from intense emotional investment colliding with poor expectation management, with responsibility shared equally between organisers and sections of the crowd. For many Indian fans, Messi is far more than…
A young college student from Kochi loved posting pictures online, enjoying the appreciation that followed every posting. But slowly, posting became a silent hunt for recognition. One evening, after uploading a picture and watching others get more likes, self-doubt crept in. The post was deleted, not because it wasn’t good, but rather because it wasn’t…