The PsyCreative Column

  Authors- Fatemah Keriwala & Zahra Khan (MSc. Applied Psychology, sem-1) We all love getting lost in the world of entertainment – whether it's jamming to tunes, binge-watching shows, or catching the latest flicks. This modern indulgence keeps us entertained or our escape from our daily lives. But here's the twist – have you ever paused to think about how this entertainment can quietly reshape our thoughts? This article is a journey into the shadows, revealing how pop culture can paint substance abuse as an alluring path.  What is Overdose Awareness Day?  Before we delve into the depths of media's influence, let's acquaint ourselves with the profound weight of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). International Overdose Awareness Day was initiated in 2001 by Sally J Finn at The Salvation Army in St Kilda, Melbourne.  It's more than just a day; it’s a resonance of a vital message – the need to honor those who've fallen to drug overdose. Since then, IOA...

Painter Claude Monet's piece "Camille on Her Deathbed" depicts the death of his late wife, and the feelings of pain, grief, depression, and loss he felt. In the painting, Camille looks to be at peace but the picture lacks color which evokes a sense of peace peeking through sorrow and death. Camille blends into the canvas as if she is all but gone except for the glimpse of color- flowers on her chest- that stands out.  "Camille on Her Deathbed" was significant to Claude Monet as the painting is an expression of his grief. The artwork was created as an homage to his loving wife, Camille, who died young. Monet's grief finds a visual language in "Camille on Her Deathbed," a method to externalize his personal agony. The painting is both a significant expression of his own grief and an indication to the power of art as a source of catharsis. Monet used the painting to express his loss and keep his wife's memories alive. Grief Awareness Day National G...

   The ability and intelligence to communicate via actions and words is one of the greatest and most complex gifts that has been bestowed upon mankind. From the formation of a coherent thought to the articulation and eloquence of speech, the development of the capacity to communicate is a marvel. It is a very underrated ability when perceived in adults because communication by that point is the foundational basis of existence and interaction.        New-borns and infants are born with the ability to communicate, as surprising as it may sound. They begin with constant communication through their actions, i.e., non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is the method of communicating through gestures, symbols, actions, expressions, etc.— basically anything that does not require you to speak. Infants, in particular, try to express hunger, need for rest or attention through their non-verbal cues or through crying (sound). A few indication...