Two years after Floyd murder, racial trauma permeates US.
Floyd’s slaying, along with a series of killings of other Black Americans, has wrought a heavy toll on the emotionalRead More
Three reasons why you feel stressed when trying to relax – and what you can do about it.
Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns outRead More
We need to talk about autism.
It is a major paediatric concern. Our systems have to be ready for it. “April is the cruelest month,” wroteRead More
Covid can shrink brain and damage its tissue, finds research.
Worst effect on region linked to smell, while infected people typically scored lower on mental skills test. The first majorRead More
How thinking about ‘future you’ can build a happier life?
We should think more about whom we’ll be in the future – because doing so has profound consequences for ourRead More
‘Auction’ of India’s Muslim women shows tech weaponised for abuse.
Technologies such as deepfake and tracking used to harass women as victims struggle to be taken seriously or get justice.Read More
As COVID Changes Our Relationship With the Outside, Psychologists See Rise of ‘Cave Syndrome’.
Cave syndrome gets its name from a tendency to remain secluded in our safe spaces – or caves – insteadRead More
Critical Outsider 📰 06-01-2021
Today’s newsletter covers Pak-GCC meeting, Vajpayee’s Visit to Pakistan, ongoing crisis in Kazakhstan, US journey since Capitol Attack. Djokovic’s exitRead More
Bulli Bai is latest example of harassment women face online.
Prompt reporting of cases, well-trained investigators and prosecutors, fast and fair trial are essential to control cyber crimes against women.Read More
The humane asylum
As a society we are failing people with severe, persistent mental illness. It’s time to reimagine institutional care. Myra hearsRead More