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Sinhala + English mental health articles and guides. සිංහල සහ English ලිපි දෙකම.

Carrying the Weight: Exam Stress and Anxiety Among Sri Lankan Youth | Persona Mind
English
March 16, 2026

Does Your Mind Carry This Weight Too?

If you are a student reading this — if your hands have trembled before an exam paper, if you have stared at your ceiling at 2 a.m. unable to sleep, if you have smiled at your parents while quietly falling apart inside — this article is written for you.

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Dementia is not just forgetfulness — it is a progressive brain condition quietly affecting thousands of Sri Lankan families. Learn the early warning signs, what happens inside the brain, how to support a loved one, and why awareness can change everything
English
March 10, 2026

When the Mind Begins to Forget

Dementia is not just forgetfulness — it is a progressive brain condition quietly affecting thousands of Sri Lankan families. Learn the early warning signs, what happens inside the brain, how to support a loved one, and why awareness can change everything

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Something feels off with your partner but you can't explain it. Learn how to recognize the hidden signs of depression in someone you love, and how to help
English
March 4, 2026

Is Your Partner Depressed? Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Something feels off with your partner but you can't explain it. Learn how to recognize the hidden signs of depression in someone you love, and how to help

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Your brain wasn't built to resist social media — it was built to be exploited by it. Discover the psychology of dopamine addiction, why your phone feels impossible to put down, and what you can actually do to reclaim your attention.
English
March 4, 2026

Is Social Media Rewiring Your Brain?

Your brain wasn't built to resist social media — it was built to be exploited by it. Discover the psychology of dopamine addiction, why your phone feels impossible to put down, and what you can actually do to reclaim your attention.

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The Human Mind at War: Understanding the Psychology Behind the Iran-Israel-US Crisis
English
March 1, 2026

The Human Mind at War: Understanding the Psychology Behind the Iran-Israel-US Crisis

A psychologist's analysis of why nations choose violence, what drives ordinary people to support war, and what the unfolding Iran-Israel-US conflict reveals about the most dangerous aspects of the human mind

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A psychologist's honest exploration of how young Sri Lankans fall in love, navigate relationships, and find their way to lasting commitment — in a world caught between tradition and change
English
February 27, 2026

From Crushes to Commitments

A psychologist's honest exploration of how young Sri Lankans fall in love, navigate relationships, and find their way to lasting commitment — in a world caught between tradition and change

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Sleep is not a luxury — it is a biological necessity. Yet many people in Sri Lanka struggle with poor sleep due to stress, work pressure, screen time, and lifestyle habits.
English
February 24, 2026

How to Get Good Sleep

Sleep is not a luxury — it is a biological necessity. Yet many people in Sri Lanka struggle with poor sleep due to stress, work pressure, screen time, and lifestyle habits.

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A Sri Lankan psychologist explains the art of seduction through psychology — confidence, mystery, emotional intelligence, and cultural insight that actually works in Sri Lanka's unique social context.
English
February 23, 2026

The Art of Seduction Sri Lankan Style

Discover the psychology of attraction rooted in Sri Lankan culture. A psychologist reveals the subtle, powerful moves that create genuine magnetism — no manipulation, just real connection.

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Who is the Alpha Generation, and what do Sri Lankan parents, teachers, and caregivers need to know? Persona Mind explores the psychology, mental health, parenting challenges, and educational needs of Gen Alpha children in Sri Lanka — with expert insight a
English
February 23, 2026

Alpha Generation in Sri Lanka: Who They Are & What They Need

Who is the Alpha Generation, and what do Sri Lankan parents, teachers, and caregivers need to know? Persona Mind explores the psychology, mental health, parenting challenges, and educational needs of Gen Alpha children in Sri Lanka — with expert insight and practical guidance.

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Character Assassination via Social Media & Viral Shaming Culture | Persona Mind Sri Lanka
English
February 22, 2026

Character Assassination via Social Media & the Viral Shaming Culture

What happens when a video goes viral for the wrong reasons? Persona Mind Sri Lanka unpacks the psychology of character assassination and viral shaming culture — and what it's doing to our minds, our communities, and our collective humanity.

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Every day, thousands of people in Sri Lanka open TikTok or Facebook — and walk away feeling worse about themselves, about others, and about the world.
English
February 22, 2026

Digital Toxicity & "The Shaming Culture" on TikTok/FB

Every day, thousands of people in Sri Lanka open TikTok or Facebook — and walk away feeling worse about themselves, about others, and about the world. If you have spent any time on TikTok or Facebook recently, you have likely witnessed it — a video goes viral not because it celebrates someone, but because it tears them apart. A comment section erupts into a coordinated attack. A person's worst moment, captured in seconds, becomes a nation's entertainment for days.

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A diverse group of young Gen Z individuals using smartphones and laptops, representing the digitally native generation born between 1997 and 2012.
English
February 20, 2026

Who Is This Gen Z?

Gen Z — born 1997 to 2012 — is the most digitally native, values-driven generation in history. Discover who they really are, what they believe, how they work, spend, and communicate, and why the world needs to start taking them seriously.

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