Shikha Sharma

Psychology Postgraduate, passionate about Criminal, Positive, and Cyberpsychology. Sharing research-backed insights and practical psychology tips.

What Exactly Is Dyslexia? Understanding the Learning Difference

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Notebook with colorful doodles and jumbled text, symbolizing dyslexia and learning differences

What do Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, and a highly creative child in your neighbourhood have in common? They all have dyslexia. Contrary to a common myth, dyslexia isn’t about a lack of intelligence; it’s about a different way of processing written language. A child with dyslexia can be highly creative and intelligent but still struggle … Read more

Taare Zameen Par & Psychology: Dyslexia, Empathy, and Lessons for Parents & Teachers

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Taare Zameen Par psychology behind dyslexia scene with teacher and student

“Remember the tears in Ishaan’s eyes when everyone called him lazy?” If you’ve seen Indian Movie Taare Zameen Par, you know it wasn’t just a film; it was a wake-up call that made us sit with a child’s struggles and inner world. For the first time, mainstream Indian cinema didn’t just entertain—it forced us to … Read more

How Ghajini Movie Mental Disorder Amnesia Works and What Memory Loss Means

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A muscular man with tattoos on his body, standing in front of a mirror with scribbled memory notes reading “Kalpana was killed,” inspired by Ghajini movie amnesia psychology-Ghajini Movie Mental Disorder.

Back in 2008, a film named Ghajini exploded onto the scene. With Aamir Khan’s chiselled physique and a heart-wrenching plot, it became a box office titan, but its real legacy wasn’t just in the numbers. It was in how it transformed a complex medical condition—short-term memory loss (now popular as Ghajini Movie Mental Disorder)—from a … Read more

Is Your Child Struggling? Understanding Anxiety & Depression in Kids

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Sad child sitting alone on a bench, symbolizing anxiety and depression in kids

Childhood is often seen as a carefree time of scraped knees and endless curiosity. But for a growing number of kids, it’s a silent struggle. They carry emotional burdens that can feel isolating and overwhelming—constant worry, deep sadness, or a feeling of hopelessness. Anxiety and depression in children are not “just phases” they will outgrow. … Read more

The First Impression Formula: The Psychology of How We Judge Instantly

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Split image showing two scenarios: on the left, a successful job interview handshake with a thought bubble "Impressive"; on the right, a man with crossed arms looking unapproachable in a café with a thought bubble "Unapproachable." Visually represents positive and negative first impressions.

Authored by: Ms. Shikha Sharma — Psychology Postgraduate | Passionate about Criminal & Positive Psychology and Cyberpsychology | Connect on LinkedIn You walk into a room and meet someone new. In the time it takes to blink, your brain has already made a dozen judgments. Are they friendly? Competent? Trustworthy? This isn’t a superficial party … Read more

Attention Psychology: Your Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Focus & Awareness

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In today's hyper-connected world, maintaining focus can feel like a battle against a constant barrage of digital distractions. This image captures the essence of selective attention, as one person attempts to concentrate amidst a flurry of social media notifications and app alerts – a common challenge discussed in Attention Psychology.

Have you ever driven home and realized you remember nothing about the journey? Or sat down to work, only to find an hour has vanished to social media scrolling? In today’s hyper-connected world, attention has become both the most sought-after and the most depleted resource. With endless notifications, multiple tabs, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s … Read more

How AI is Revolutionizing Mental Health Support

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A warm, minimalist photo of a wooden table with stacked books and a steaming cup of tea. Soft natural light from a window illuminates the scene, with blurred greenery visible outside. The image symbolizes a peaceful alternative to digital chaos.

Authored by: Ms. Shikha Sharma — Psychology Postgraduate, Passionate about Criminal & Positive Psychology and Cyberpsychology. | Connect on LinkedIn Therapy at Your Fingertips Imagine a mental health tool that’s available 24/7, never judges, and can detect subtle patterns in your mood that you might miss yourself. This is no longer science fiction; it’s the … Read more

The Psychology of Perception vs Reality: Why Your Brain Creates Its Own Truth

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A person looking out a window at a busy cityscape. Their reflection is slightly blurred and distorted on the glass, while the world outside is clear, illustrating the concept of internal perception versus external reality.

At its core, perception is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the world. But your brain isn’t a passive receiver; it’s an active predictor. Neuroscientists like those at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown that the brain is constantly making guesses about what should be there based on what … Read more