Over the past few years, short videos—colloquially referred to as “reels” on websites such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts—have gained massive popularity as a primary source of entertainment. Bite-sized videos, usually under one minute in duration, are tailored to grab attention in no time and sustain it. Although they provide entertainment and artistic expression,…
A recent study conducted by Thanal, a suicide prevention center based in Kozhikode, has drawn attention to a deeply concerning issue: the rising rate of suicides among men in Kerala. By analyzing data from the State Crime Records Bureau between 2012 and 2023, the study reveals several psychological and social factors that contribute to this…
When a prominent figure like Pope Francis passes, the grief isn’t just confined to his close family, friends, or immediate followers. It ripples across the globe, touching the lives of individuals who may have never met him but whose lives were deeply influenced by his teachings. This type of loss often leads to what psychologists…
Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, is a philosophy that embraces flaws and imperfections. Rather than discarding broken pieces, Kintsugi highlights the cracks, making them a defining part of the object’s history. This philosophy extends beyond aesthetics and provides valuable lessons for enhancing…
Psychological mindedness refers to an individual’s ability to understand mental states, emotions, and psychological processes in oneself and others. It helps an individual to reflect on, understand, and interpret their own and others’ emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. People who possess psychological mindedness are often more introspective and self-aware. They are capable of linking past experiences…
The Italian phrase ‘Lanostra famiglia’ means ‘our family’. In this name there is a centre at Treviso, a small town in the north-east of Italy. They trained differently abled children and adults. Each student of this institute had a unique mental status and which demanded one-to-one training. Students were accommodated in this institute from the…
State has the ultimate responsibility for the protection of minors. India was convinced of this responsibility of the State when the nation promulgated ‘The Constitution of India’. “Children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity, and childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and…
‘Si vis pacem, para bellum’ is a Latin aphorism dating back to fourth century AD. It can be literally translated as ‘if you want peace prepare for war’. This phrase has been derived from a book named ‘De Re Militari’ written by a Roman author Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. However, this concept has roots in…
Inflicting direct injury to one’s own skin tissues without an intention of a suicide is commonly known as self-harm. People may make dozens of smaller cuts on one spot. Usually, they damage on their skin with a sharp object or do deep scratching with fingernails to the point of drawing blood. Head-banging, burns and hair…
What might motivate the human being – self-actualization or self-transcendence? It has been a point of discussion among the anthropologists. The word self-transcendence can be translated as ‘going-beyond of the self’. There is a force and active thrust in every individual to go beyond, or for self-transcendence. Self-actualization explains the fundamental tendency of humans to…