Schools have traditionally been seen as centers for academic learning, but in today’s world, they must also serve as ecosystems that nurture emotional resilience and physical well-being.
In the vast and intricate tapestry of Indian society, public gatherings are an essential and ancient feature. From the spiritual melas on the banks of the Ganga to spirited political rallies, from justice-seeking protest marches to exuberant street celebrations, India conducts much of its public life in the open, surrounded by vast crowds.
Physical, social and psychological sufferings during old age are not uncommon. Be it at home, in the streets, or at old-age care facilities and hospitals, the elderly face various forms of emotional, physical, psychological and social abuse.
Psychology's tryst with the subaltern goes deep. It is ironic that the relation has not been acknowledged save in a passing manner. The story begins in Leipzig where in 1879 the first Psychology laboratory was set up by Wilhelm Wundt in the periphery of the university there.
The period during which parents go through a separation or divorce can be profoundly challenging for children. Feelings of confusion, sadness, anger, and a myriad of other emotions may surge, often all at once.
The research team say that their findings could help identify children with delays in language development at an earlier stage.
"We also found hints of historical change in how gender was depicted in children's books"
Developed as a new domain within psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999, Positive Psychology focusses on mental aspects that help human beings live happy and fulfilling lives.
Scholars have probed not only the psychological influence on economic behaviour but also psycho-physiological effects. There does not appear to…
As America battles a variety of ailments related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Indian American counseling psychologist Ramesh Gune…
