Spirituality is often regarded as a path to healing, self growth and discovery. However, in the age of "positive vibes only" culture, there is growing evidence of spiritual beliefs being used to avoid difficult emotions rather than processing them. This phenomenon called Spiritual Bypassing, occurs when spirituality is used as a shield against experiencing pain, grief, anger or vulnerable emotions. Through the blog, the readers will be allowed to understand the difference between embracing emotions and escaping them, differentiate between genuine healing and hiding behind the mask of spirituality, or let's say between spirituality and spirituality bypassing.
Mental Health Impact of Marital Rape Decriminalization in India
Despite widespread acknowledgment of its psychological consequences and violation of basic human rights, marital rape is still not recognised as a criminal offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This blog examines the mental health implications of this legal omission, synthesizing findings from psychological, legal, and sociocultural research. Four interconnected factors contribute to worsening mental health outcomes among survivors: absence of legal recognition, cultural victim-blaming, social and institutional invalidation, and insufficient access to trauma-informed support. Together, these factors increase risks of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and long-term emotional distress, highlighting the urgent need for survivor-centered legal reforms and increased mental health resources.
Sunk and Scammed: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
The sunk cost fallacy leads individuals to continue investing in bad decisions due to past commitments, driven by loss aversion and the fear of admitting mistakes. Scammers exploit this by engineering interactions that create emotional investments, often reinforcing feelings of desperation rather than miscalculation. Research shows that those vulnerable to this fallacy may also struggle with mental health issues, complicating their ability to seek help. Ultimately, the key is to assess whether a decision is worthwhile based solely on current circumstances, rather than past investments.



