Simran Amarnani 
Students’ fascination with psychology is evident in the current scenario. Psychologists work in various environments, such as schools, hospitals, and private practice settings. Although clients typically prefer full-time employment, part-time positions are also common. Data suggests that the employment of psychologists is projected to increase by 7 percent between 2023 and 2033—faster than expected growth … Read more
Counselling is not just about seeking support during personal issues or when in a state of extreme situations. As rightly quoted by Fred Rogers, “Anything human is mentionable, and anything mentionable can be more manageable. Talking about our feelings makes them less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important … Read more
Early psychologists have found creative expression as an effective alternative to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Margaret Naumburg was pivotal in the evolution of art therapy, and her work greatly influenced the field. She was adamant about the role played by the subconscious mind in creative expression. She believed that art could … Read more
We are in the era of digitalization, where businesses, online information, and products and services can be accessed globally from any part of the world. On average, a person uses the internet and social media for 2.5 hours every day, and there are almost 5.56 billion internet users globally, which represents 67.9 percent of the … Read more
Open and distance learning (ODL) programs have become quite popular after the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs allow students to take graduate or postgraduate courses remotely. Many psychology students actively enroll in distance education in India. One of the popular choices recently is doing an Online MA Psychology Programs. Graduates with an online master’s degree in … Read more
The field of Psychology has become popular across the globe, with various students being fascinated by the complexities of human behavior and emotions. Many countries are seeing an increase in psychology enrollments, showing a growing global interest in the subject. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that employment for psychologists will increase … Read more
Diploma in School Counselling: A recent review of studies by Balamurugan et al. in 2024 discovered over 30,000 schoolchildren and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and social and emotional stress. In fact, there are more such research findings that suggest 7% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 have mental health issues. This clearly … Read more
The Union Budget plays a crucial role in solving the existing mental health issues in India. It provides funds for implementing research, mental health services, and training and discusses pre-budget surveys to make it more viable across India. Looking into the Union Budget in Mental Health 2025-26 passed on Feb 1, significant changes have been … Read more
The growing demand for mental health is increasing, with only 0.7 Clinical Psychologists for 100,000 individuals. This requires more mental health professionals in 2025 equipped with short-term clinical psychology courses. To fulfill this need, institutions provide short-term one-year diplomas in clinical psychology. It has been observed that many post-graduate psychology students find it challenging to … Read more
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP) is a one-year RCI-licensed program that prepares candidates to practice professional rehabilitation counselling to help people with disabilities and severe mental health conditions. Unlike psychologists who learn a wide variety of theories, research methods and assessment techniques, rehabilitation psychologists get specialized training in disability-related issues, rehabilitation processes, and … Read more
