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Addressing Academic Anxiety: Clinical Interventions for Learning-Related Stress

Afshan YaligarAnveshan, Issue 63, Volume 6

Anxiety is a common psychological condition characterised by excessive worry and apprehension that may be related to one or more situations/events. As per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5 TR), Anxiety Disorders include Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The DSM-5-TR also …

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Beyond the blues: Differentiating seasonal shifts from clinical depression 

Smriti PrasadAnveshan, Issue 62, Volume 6

Seasonal shifts also known as seasonal affective disorder is a mental health disorder usually occurs during shifts in the season particularly during the winters. It is a form of depression but far different from clinical depression. Though symptoms of seasonal affective disorder are quite similar to those of clinical depression such as fatigue or low energy, Anhedonia, sad mood, a …

Monsoon and Mood Disorders: The Role of Serotonin and Melatonin Dysregulation

Santosh AkellaAnveshan, Issue 62, Volume 6

Rita always loved the rains—until last year. As June arrived, the city turned lush green, the  skies greyed, and puddles formed little mirrors on the streets. But something inside Rita  dimmed. She started waking up tired, stopped replying to messages, cried without a reason,  and couldn’t find joy in her favorite things. “It’s just the weather,” her family shrugged. But …

Diverse group of employees in business casual attire sharing plates of Indian sweets around a table in an office setting.

The ‘Culture Dividend’: Leveraging Cultural Festivals for Organizational Engagement

Dr Sambath RDAnveshan, Issue 62, Volume 6

In an era where employee engagement is the holy grail for thriving organizations, many companies are still searching for innovative ways to connect with their workforce beyond annual reviews and team-building retreats. What if the answer lay not in a new software solution or a complex HR policy, but in something as ancient and universal as celebration? Enter the “culture …

From Isolation to Connection : Re-establishing Social Bonds for Well-being

Aswathy Aliza PhilipIssue 62, Volume 6

The WHO’s Commission on Social Connection reported in June 2025 a deafening truth – that one in six people worldwide are experiencing loneliness and that this is the highest ever recorded. This indeed came as a shocking news to many, because with digital connectivity at an all time high, how does it make sense that more people are feeling isolated …

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Grief Without Closure: The Psychology of Ambiguous Loss

Team IIBPAnveshan, Issue 61, Volume 6

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Air India 171, issued a mayday call but lost contact with Air Traffic Control just minutes into the flight.  In June 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed a few minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad, the tragedy left 241 passengers and 29 on the ground dead. The wreckage has torn the families of the victims …

How Success and Setbacks in NEET Shape Learning Beliefs and Future Paths

Team IIBPAnveshan, Issue 61, Volume 6

Every school/college claims that holistic development of a student is its guiding principle. Very few teachers and students know, What does holistic development exactly mean? There are four dimensions to human personality. First is Physical Quotient (PQ). Second is Intellectual Quotient. Third is Emotional Quotient(EQ) and forth is Value Quotient (VQ). EQ also called emotional intelligence is equally if not …

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Unpacking Grief, Guilt and Mob Mentality after RCB Stampede 

Indira WadhawanAnveshan, Issue 61, Volume 6

The euphoria surrounding RCB’s first IPL victory was meant to be unforgettable—but not in the way it unfolded. The subsequent stampede, triggered by overcrowding at a celebratory event, has left behind more than physical injuries and loss. It has etched a deep scar of vicarious trauma—on those who were present, those who narrowly escaped, and even those who witnessed it …

The Burnout Economy: Rethinking Mental Health in the Indian Workplace

Team IIBPAnveshan, Issue 61, Volume 6

As people try to keep up with growing work demands, stress, burnout, and anxiety are  becoming more widespread. “In 2019, the World Health Organization defined burnout  as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, characterized by:  1. Energy depletion or exhaustion  2. Mental distance, negativism, or cynicism toward one’s job  3. Reduced professional efficacy”  (Burn-out …