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Geriatric Depression

People complain of seeing blue during depression. But it is a serious mood disorder in which an individual feels extremely dejected to the point that everything around them becomes meaningless. Someone quoted depression as “depression is being colorblind, constantly telling

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Postpartum Depression: Blissful Motherhood to Nightmare

Becoming a mother is a dream of almost every woman, this good news brings happiness in their lives but motherhood is not blissful for every new born mother. As sometimes, it comes along with many unwanted difficulties. Postpartum depression (PPD)

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Understanding and Preventing Perinatal Depression

Pregnancy and childbirth is a significant life event for any women. But it also brings about lots of responsibilities and is associated with a range of emotional reactions during pregnancy and childcare. The period of pregnancy and childbirth most susceptible

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Depression is not rare

There has been a significant rise in the number of people with depression all over the world. WHO estimates that more than 300 million people globally are living with depression. Depression can have a significant impact on the quality of

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Depression in Teens

Caretakers of Ms A, 13-year-old girl visited a psychologist reporting the chief complaints of the girl being self-harming, sad, unhappy, isolated, and inexpressive most of the time of the day over a period of time. After having a few counselling

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Survey: 25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD, Experts Warn Against Self-Diagnosis

Awareness about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has recently increased. According to a new survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center conducted on 1,000 American adults, 25% believe they have undiagnosed ADHD. It was once associated mostly with childhood

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The Role of Domestic Violence Counseling in Healing and Recovery

Domestic violence is a widespread issue, with its effects being far-reaching and severe, not only for its victims but also for their children and, at times, their communities and extended families. The impact of domestic violence may start with serious

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India, US Urged to Act Together on Mental Health Crisis by US Surgeon

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cooperation from India in the wake of a growing mental health crisis, especially among young people. Delivering a speech at an event in Bengaluru, he said that both countries have had 60

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Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon characterized by persistent feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evident success or accomplishments. Individuals experiencing imposter syndrome often dismiss their achievements as luck or attribute them to external factors rather than acknowledging their own

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India’s Psychosurgery Milestone

Recent headlines read that India had performed its first psychosurgery. A 38-year-old Australian woman who had been experiencing depression for 26 years became the first person in Mumbai, possibly India, to undergo a psychiatric operation (deep brain stimulation) since the

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