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Life After Psychosis: The Rehabilitation of Patients with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is the descriptive term for a group of psychotic disorders in which personal, social and occupational functioning deteriorate as a result of unusual emotional states, disturbed thought processes, strange perceptions and motor abnormalities. As of December 2023, the prevalence

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Anushka Shetty, Star of ‘Bahubali’, Faces Rare’Laughing Disease’

Actress Anushka Shetty has starred in prominent movies like Bahubali and Arundhati. In a recent interview, she came forward with her struggle with the Pseudobulbar effect, signifying how it had impacted her daily life. What is the Pseudobulbar effect? It

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New BSc Clinical Psychology course Sparks Debate in Psychology Community

On June 19, 2024, RCI announced new guidelines for the B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (Hons) course, allowing graduates to obtain a Counseling Psychologist license. This decision has since sparked debate within the psychological community. The course holds a 60% practical approach

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What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?

Restless legs syndrome also referred to as Willis-Ekbom disease is a medical condition where the person has an irresistible urge to move their legs due to different sensations in their legs like crawling, itching, creeping or pulling. These sensations generally occur

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Thalassophobia: Fear of Oceans and Large Water bodies

Imagine an endless stretching ocean, its deep blue colour merging with the horizon. The rhythmic sounds of the waves feel like soothing music. The salty breeze refreshes your mind as it touches your skin. Didn’t this magically relax you? What

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Smartphone Ban Proposed in LA Schools to Combat Mental Health Issues

The Los Angeles Unified School District recently proposed a policy to ban smartphones for students in public schools. This ban aims to reduce distractions and the negative impact of these devices on the mental health of students. They aim to

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Psychology behind Productivity

Man has a natural tendency to be lazy when it comes to work and more often than not, it is the circumstances of the individual wherein he is obligated to work. The developmental process of the society is hindered due

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3 Effective Strategies for Maximizing Profit in Your Child Care Center

Child care centres are profitable, but the competition is high. In 2023, there were a total of 92,786 licensed centers in the U.S. That’s a 1.3% increase from 2022 when there were 91,582 daycare centers in the country.  With so

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5 Ways to Treat General Anxiety Disorder in Adults

Juggling work targets and personal life is never easy, and anxiety spares none. In fact, according to Justine Carino, a therapist, it is a normal human emotion everyone has. If managed well, it can help in our survival, as it

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Anxiety could be fueled by High-Fat Diet: Study

According to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder, reaching for comfort foods high in fat when stressed may fuel anxiety. The research found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts the balance of gut bacteria, leading to

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