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Delusions: Definition, Types, and Treatments

In the era of the internet trend of saying ‘’delulu is the solulu”, which is a GenZ way of saying being delusional is the solution to coping with all your life problems, let’s find out what this popular term means.

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Study: Self-reporting cases of mental Illnesses less than 1%

Recently, IIT Jodhpur conducted a study focusing on the reporting of mental health disorders and illnesses in India. This study, which was based on the 75th round of the National Sample Survey of India (2017-18), revealed concerning trends regarding the

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What is Tourette Syndrome?

In the movie Hichki starring Rani Mukherji, We see a brilliant teacher being turned down many times because of her one problem, her Tourette syndrome. Everyone makes fun of her because of her consistent hiccups. However, she turns this weakness

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Concepts, Types & Techniques

In the 1960s, Aaron Beck proposed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapeutic approach that deals with automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions and underlying beliefs or schemas that disturb one’s cognition, emotions and behaviours. Today, CBT is extensively researched and used

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NIMHANS announced a vacancy for consultant psychiatrist

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is an organization under government control. It is the country’s leading centre for mental health and neuro sciences education. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is situated in

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Electroconvulsive Therapy

An often-shrouded controversial topic in the field of psychiatry or intervention is the emergence of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Electroconvulsive therapy also known as ECT is a psychiatric treatment that involves sending electrical stimulation to the brain. This causes a brief

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Bulimia Nervosa: Decoding the Intricacies of Binge and Purge

Ever wondered if you’re experiencing the urge to eat and constantly eating the food secretly, then unearthing unhealthy ways to prevent weight gain or to cut down the calories? You may have contracted the disorder known as Bulimia nervosa. The

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The Depathologization of Homosexuality

Homosexuality is defined as the enduring pattern of emotional, sexual and romantic attraction towards members of the same sex. It can include men, who are gay, or ‘Men who have sex with Men’ (MSM); and women who are lesbian, or

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Narrative Therapy

We all have grown up listening to many stories since our childhood—stories about superheroes, kings and queens, fairies, Santa, etc. We have believed in them and, at times followed them, and these stories have at some level altered our way

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Sexual Performance Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Sexual performance anxiety is a type of anxiety in which an individual shows extreme fear and gets worried related to sexual activities or performance. It can be also called as performance anxiety and can either happen before the sex or

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