psychology
This Company Wants to Replace Therapy With Wearable Tech
Tech companies are making wearables to help manage anxiety and stress. But psychology experts say they’re no substitute for old-fashioned therapy.
Inside the Minds of Sugar Daddies
“I’d probably be lying if I said this was altruistic, but the way I see it, I’d much rather my money go to somebody who appreciates me as opposed to blowing it all at a strip club.”
How to Be Bored
Boredom doesn’t feel good, but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Understanding it can help resist the urge to run from it.
Here's Why Troopers in India’s Armed Police Forces Are Dying By Suicide
India’s central armed police forces have been reeling under a mental health crisis for years. The pandemic made things worse.
The Pandemic Turned Me Into a Social Media Addict. But Is That So Bad?
As Instagram Lives replaced real life interactions for many this year, we look into whether social media addiction has actually been a coping mechanism for people like me.
How to Stop Constantly Stressing About the Future—And What to Do Instead
Cycling through painful possibilities doesn’t actually help you steel yourself against their impact—it just makes you feel worse in the present.
We Asked Psychologists About the 'Siblings or Dating' Instagram Account
Do people tend to date people who look like them? Or is it confirmation bias? Mods?
Not Just A Bad Hair Day: What It's Like to Have A Hair-Pulling Disorder
Hats, scarves, headbands and caps were my best friends because I was hiding the bald patches on my head that I had created by pulling out one hair at a time.
People Who’re Cynical Are More Likely to Develop Heart Disease, Says Study
Cynical people are more adversely affected by stressful situations than those who respond with anger.
'The Signifier' Aims at Noir Psychodrama, but Ends Up at Remedial Psych
An intriguing premise and a clever idea for a visual style go badly wrong in this ambitious but clueless sci-fi murder mystery.
Therapy in India Needs a Desi Touch: Moving on From Colonial Ideas of Therapy
Colonised countries tend to adopt a western lens to mental health. But it’s time we consider more homegrown models of community care and the use of arts in healing.
Therapists Are Turning Into Influencers To Fight Stigma Around Mental Health
Psychotherapists are now fusing mental health conversations with trends, filters, catchy songs and challenges on TikTok and Instagram to engage with the Gen Z audience.