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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Narcissism is the excessive interest and admiration of oneself or one’s physical appearance. The word in English comes from a Greek myth in which a handsome young man named Narcissus sees his reflection in a pool

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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Comprehensive Insights into Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Mental well-being incorporates more than just the nonappearance of mental ailments; it is the total state of being emotionally, socially, and psychologically well. A person in a state of mental well-being can supervise life’s stresses, reach their full potential, learn

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Mental Health in the spotlight at IIT alumni conclave

On Friday, all the deans and alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) settled down for a two-day event for the discussion on how old grads can help the newer ones and the institute and they came to an

Parenting

How to Handle Children’s Dictatorial Demands

Parents of highly sensitive children (HSCs), children who process their experiences in the world more deeply, report that their children routinely make these kinds of seemingly outrageous demands, even though children of all personality types have occasionally been known to

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Study Calls for Immediate Attention to Long-Term Postpartum Health Issues in Women

Common issues after giving birth can significantly impact women’s health and well-being for the remainder of their lives, according to Dr Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and author of research published in The Lancet.

Education

What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?

APA Dictionary of Psychology defines REBT or Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy as a form of cognitive behaviour therapy that is based on the idea that an individual’s self-defeating beliefs influence and may even create negative feelings and behaviours. REBT was

Motivation

10 Ways to Build Self-Confidence

Not every person has a natural sense of confidence in themselves from birth. It might be challenging at times to gain confidence, either because of negative experiences in your past or because you have poor self-esteem. Leaders must have the

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