Dr. Arpita Biswas, Author at Scarborough Psychology

Dr. Arpita Biswas

I am a registered psychologist in private practice based in Toronto, Ontario, with over 30 years of clinical experience. I hold a Master’s degree, an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. in psychology. My extensive background spans various settings, including community agencies, hospitals, academic institutions, and private practice.

After eleven years of practice in India, I have dedicated the past two decades to providing diverse psychological services in Canada. I support clients in addressing a broad range of emotional and mental health concerns.

7 articles published

Workplace Gaslighting: Signs & Impact

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Facebook Instagram Linkedin Understanding workplace gaslighting and subtle bullying is the first step toward protecting your mental health and restoring your sense of confidence and agency. We spend a large portion of our lives at work. Ideally, the workplace should feel respectful, collaborative, and psychologically safe. However, for many people, work can quietly become a source of chronic…

Gut Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood and Emotion

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Facebook Instagram Linkedin When we think about how the brain communicates with the rest of the body, the gut is often overlooked. Yet the gut–brain connection is one of the most active communication systems we have. That “gut feeling” you get during stress, excitement, or worry isn’t your imagination—it’s your nervous system and digestive system talking to one…

Narcissistic Parenting Explained: Signs, Patterns & Healing

mental healthDecember 1, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Facebook Twitter Youtube Narcissism is often described as a personality style marked by self-centeredness, entitlement, and a lack of empathy. Research continues to explore how these traits show up in family systems—particularly how they shape a child’s emotional and psychological development. Although parenting has long been studied, the direct influence of narcissistic parents on their children is still…

Hormones and Men: How Stress Affects Testosterone

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Facebook Instagram Linkedin Why men’s mental health deserves more attention—and how stress quietly affects hormones and men’s mood and overall well-being. The Silent Struggle: Why Men Often Keep Stress to Themselves Men are often taught to “handle it,” to push through exhaustion, hide emotions, and stay strong no matter what. But the truth is, stress doesn’t disappear when ignored.…

Self-Doubt – The Inner Critic Holding You Back

anxiety, Self - Doubt, TherapyApril 28, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough, even when everyone around you believes in you? That irritating voice in your head whispering, “You’re going to fail” or “You do not deserve this”? Well, that is self-doubt. What are self-doubts? Self-doubt, also sometimes known as self-handicapping, is the feeling of uncertainty over one’s ability. …

The Neuroscience of Kindness: How Kindness Works in Our Brain

mental health, TherapyNovember 13, 20240Views 0Likes 0Comments

World Kindness Day serves as a reminder of the transformative power of kindness. But beyond the emotional benefits, kindness also has significant effects on our brains. When we engage in kind acts, we activate reward systems that reinforce positive behaviors, ultimately contributing to our well-being. This blog delves into the neuroscience behind kindness, explaining how acts…

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Dr. Arpita Biswas

Workplace Gaslighting: Signs & Impact

Gut Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood and Emotion

Narcissistic Parenting Explained: Signs, Patterns & Healing

Hormones and Men: How Stress Affects Testosterone

Self-Doubt – The Inner Critic Holding You Back

The Neuroscience of Kindness: How Kindness Works in Our Brain

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