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Importance of Sex Education

Many parents overlook the importance of sex education, especially in a country like India where the topic is surrounded by taboo. This might be because they don’t think of it as an appropriate topic for a child to learn about.

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Psychedelic Therapy: A Paradigm Shift in Psychiatric Research

Psychedelic therapy, also known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, or PAP is a kind of mental health treatment in which the patient consumes a psychedelic drug as a component of the psychotherapy procedure. Psychedelic therapy usually combines the use of psychedelics with

Education

Kleptomania: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Kleptomania is a rare (around 1% and below 4% of the population as per DSM) psychological condition defined by repeatedly acting on consistent irresistible and overpowering impulse to steal items that an individual does not need. This condition is elusive

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Understanding Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

We all feel pain in our bodies often. It indicates the tissue damage through our sensory nerves which further passes down this information all along to the spinal cord to the brain. This does not always necessarily indicate any danger

Education

What are Hypnic Jerks?

In the past, you have likely been woken up by the sudden sensation of falling. This is because your body experiences Hypnic jerks. These jerks are also known as sleep starts, and occur before you fall into deep sleep. It

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Echoes From Antiquity: The Inhuman Practice of Trephination in Brain Medicine

In the field of psychology, much controversial treatment has been used in the past. It was an attempt to help mentally ill patients, which later turned out to be either not useful or had more advertisement effects on patients than

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The Psychology Behind Masturbation: What You Need to Know?

Masturbation is a natural behavior where people self-stimulate their genitals to achieve orgasm. This sexual act is common among all the genders and ages of people. Masturbation becomes an important topic to be discussed as it allows individuals to understand

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Attention-Seeking Behaviour in Adults

We all want to be noticed and appreciated. But for some adults, the desire for validation, concern, or simple attention becomes extreme and disruptive. The compulsion to attract eyeballs can manifest in troubling ways – from manipulating friends to faking

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Understanding and Managing Overstimulation in Children

If you are a first-time parent, it might be difficult to figure out how to go about raising your child. You are surrounded by so many opinions and pieces of advice. These might confuse you to the point where you

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Helplines for Mental Health Counselling

A toll-free helpline number is available and provided by many psychologists and psychiatrists under a stated organisation to help people with mental health problems. These services are supported through different media via telephone, WhatsApp, mail etc. across India. Mental health