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Can spinal cord stimulation help depression without using medication?

A feasible and well-tolerated way of treating major depressive disorder, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been demonstrated by researchers in a pilot clinical experiment. Twenty patients participated in the research, which lasted eight weeks and featured thrice weekly 20-minute SCS

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Mental Health Among Elderly People

An old man with grey hair and wrinkles on his face entered the room with his unsteady gait. The conversation with Mr. butt lasted for nearly an hour. He answered questions about his childhood, work, family, and retirement. His answers

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10 Mental Health Terms We Are Using Incorrectly

10 mental health terms we are using incorrectly In this day and age, more people are aware of mental health illnesses and the effects they can have on sufferers and their loved ones. There is a growing acceptance among the

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India’s first children’s mental health survey will begin in Uttarakhand

On Friday, the Uttrakhand administration and a team of surveyors trained by specialists from Nimhans (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) will begin a survey throughout the state to get basic data regarding the prevalence of mental health concerns

Self Help

The psychology behind intrusive thoughts

In day-to-day life, everyone has several thoughts which can be positive and negative. Each thought generates certain emotions that can impact day-to-day life if people give enough importance to such thoughts and emotions. Most of the time people try to

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What is Ombrophobia?

Ombrophobia, also known as pluviophobia, is an anxiety complaint characterized by an inordinate and illogical fear of rain. People with ombrophobia may experience intense anxiety, panic attacks, and avoidance behaviours when exposed to rain or the thought of rain. It

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Psychologists Struggle Amid Mental Health Crisis

Psychologists are facing challenges in meeting the demands of patients experiencing severe symptoms, according to the report, which is a result of the mental health crisis. Many psychologists are finding it difficult to cope with the rising demand from patients

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What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?

Psychological interventions have evolved along with the field of psychology. Today, various branches of psychology offer various theories and perspectives that aid human beings in dealing with their mental health issues. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT) is a holistic approach

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

A subset of clinical behaviour analysis and a type of psychotherapy is acceptance and commitment therapy. It is an empirically supported psychological intervention that increases psychological flexibility by combining behavioural and commitment techniques with acceptance and mindfulness techniques. The following

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ADHD: Diagnosis, Types and Treatment

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties that interfere with effective goal-oriented behaviour in children. This includes impulsivity, and excessive or exaggerated motor activity, such as running aimlessly or fidgeting with surrounding objects. Additionally, individuals with