By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh In a world where knowledge is abundant and rapidly evolving, knowing how to learn is arguably more valuable than what you learn. Yet, most of us were never formally taught this essential skill. We were encouraged to study hard, but not necessarily to study smart. Whether you’re a student […]
By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh In a world constantly chasing deadlines, perfection, and approval, mental well-being often takes a back seat. Many people struggle silently, believing it’s too late to seek help. But here’s a truth that needs more voices: it’s never too late to start therapy. Healing has no expiry date, and age
By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh Introduction Childhood neglect often doesn’t leave bruises, at least, not the kind you can see. It’s silent, invisible, and devastating. While we often hear about physical and sexual abuse, neglect, whether emotional or physical, is one of the most common yet overlooked forms of childhood trauma. The child is
By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh Introduction A cover letter is more than just a formality, it’s your first chance to speak directly to a potential employer. Unlike a resume, which lists facts and achievements, a cover letter adds context and voice. It’s your opportunity to tell a story: who you are, why you’re excited
By Priyanka Joshi, Student, Banasthali Vidyapith “Research Proposal.” Two words that have haunted me constantly in my final year of undergrad. It’s like my own personal boogeyman that just won’t leave me alone. Academia has always felt like an exclusive club. One where everyone magically knows all the unspoken rules, dressed in metaphorical (or sometimes literal)
By Priyanka Joshi, Student, Banasthali Vidyapith I’m going to turn 21 in less than 5 weeks. I remember being seven, buzzing through July like an overcharged atom. At some point, though, they turned into ticking time bombs. Each one a funeral for a version of me I never became. And somewhere along the way, I started
By Priyanka Joshi, Student, Banasthali Vidyapith We live in a world that worships at the altar of self-betterment. Therapy offices echo with determined declarations: “I just want to get better.” But peel back the layers, and you’ll often find something far more unsettling—not a desire to heal, but a terror of being unacceptable in one’s current
By Priyanka Joshi, Student, Banasthali Vidyapith Introduction: The Introspective Illusion Introspection enjoys a good reputation. It is prescribed in journals, encouraged in therapy, and idealized in culture as a source of growth. But beneath the umbrella of “knowing thyself” lurk two neural twins with opposite agendas: reflection and rumination. ➢ Reflection: The scientist—cool, evaluative, holding thoughts
By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh As mental health challenges continue to rise globally, artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping into a space traditionally reserved for human therapists. With AI-powered therapy apps, chatbots, and even virtual counselors gaining popularity, one big question looms large: Can AI truly support mental health in meaningful ways, or are we
By Kavya Sharma, Student, DAV College, Chandigarh Introduction Have you ever wondered what truly makes psychological research strong, credible, and impactful? Is it the data, the methodology, or the statistical tools? While all of these matter, there’s one essential component that often gets less spotlight than it deserves — the literature review. A good and thorough
