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Health

Navigating Anorexia and Anosognosia Through Fiction and Reality

How many times have you tried to explain to your parents that they need to seek therapy, but they live in complete assurance on how they are mentally fittest? Surprisingly, there exists a term for this “anosognosia”. It is a

Awareness

We are indeed what we think!

In this modern world there is no running away from social media. Social media has a role to play in modern day lifestyles of all human beings. One of the concern is anyone can be an expert on anything; whether they

Awareness

Why do Some People Lack Empathy?: Psychologist Speaks

A component that every psychologist is taught about, something that we are asked to improve and build over time. Remember the example of stepping into other’s shoes and thinking? Empathy. It is being able to understand other’s emotions and what

Education

Understanding and dealing with Cynophobia: An in-depth analysis

Picture a little girl Emily who, as a small child, loved playing in her neighborhood park. The park was filled with laughter and the simple joys of one’s childhood. One day, running along the set of swings, she came across

Industrial

Should you Quit your Job for your Mental Health Reasons? : Psychologist Speaks

I am sure any and every person who has ever faced any form of mental health issues in their lifetime, has come across this question at least once – “should I quit my job?”. Nevertheless, this question is reinforced by

Awareness Parenting

In the Shadow of a Sibling: Understanding the Struggles of Glass Children

Meet the Glass Child, a sibling of a child with special needs, often hidden in the shadow of their brother’s or sister’s requirements. With their lives shaped by caregiving, they develop remarkable resilience and empathy, but at what cost? This

Education Health

The use of Psychedelics in Mental Health treatment

Psychedelic drugs refer to psychoactive substances that induce hallucinations or have a profound impact on the user’s consciousness. The majority of the psychedelics were classified under the substance use disorder criteria as having no medicinal properties. Between the 1950s and

Crime Education

The Role of Psychology in Criminal Profiling

Criminal profiling, as popularized in the movies, is considered to be almost a mysterious phenomenon, whereas, in practice, it is a very structured approach that applies the theories of psychology for the analysis of crimes. It acts as a link

Health

Trichotillomania: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

The term “trichotillomania” (TTM), commonly referred to as “hair-pulling disorder,” was not originally used until the latter half of the 18th century, although it was initially mentioned in  Greek literature. In these situations, the patient’s actions lead the hair to

Therapy

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Phobias

Phobias are one of the most common mental disorders in India. The specific phobias can include fear of things or situations such as heights, enclosed, spaces, and social situations. This affects almost 4.2% of people in India. This may seem