BetterSelf Blog

By Bala Jagannathan, Psychologist at Better Self Psychology Centre Smartphone addiction grips 43.9% of undergraduate medical students, severely undermining academic performance as revealed in a multi-centric Indian study. ​Academic Performance Decline A study on college students found smartphone addiction significantly negatively predicts academic achievement (b=−0.05, p<0.05), mediated by heightened academic anxiety (indirect effect −0.067, p<0.01). … Read more

By Yaser Arafath, Psychologist, De-Addication Therapist at Better Self Psychology Centre Alcohol dependency traps individuals in cycles of craving and loss, but evidence-based de-addiction strategies combined with holistic support offer a proven route to sobriety and renewed life purpose. The Detoxification Process Medically supervised detox safely manages withdrawal symptoms over 2-7 days using sedating medications … Read more

By C. Sujithra, Founder and Chief Psychologist at Better Self Psychology Centre Misunderstandings arise when emotional bids go unnoticed or the Four Horsemen—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—derail conversations, eroding trust over time. Understanding Emotional Bids Partners make subtle bids for connection daily, like sharing a story or seeking comfort, and responding positively builds the “magic … Read more