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10 FAQs on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Q1. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a brain and behaviour disorder that falls within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) category of anxiety disorders. It is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that interfere

Awareness

PTSD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric condition that occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events such as the death of loved ones, serious accidents, natural disasters, terrorist acts, wars, violence, sexual assault, etc. People who

Self Help

Which one would you prefer: “Feeling better or doing better?”

“Feeling better is an illusion, just temporary improvement, whereas Doing better understands what aggravates symptoms which is uncomfortable but permanent.” Feeling better and doing better sound so similar, don’t they? For most of us, feeling better is doing better, while

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Manifestation

Man’s power of choice enables him to think like an angel or a devil, a king or a slave. Whatever he chooses, the mind will create and manifest.   Frederick Bailes Manifestation is never synonymous with optimistic thinking and for that

Self Help

Burnout – The high cost of caring?!

Practicing psychotherapy is undoubtedly fulfilling and gratifying but there are times when we as therapists might feel distressed or experience feelings of emotional discomfort despite its many rewards. Let me just take a crack at this professional conundrum and write

Education

How can the Indian education system, support the mental well-being of students?

As awareness around mental health issues has aggravated, schools have been focusing on how they can improve the mental health of students. In this article, we will explore the important changes that can be made by the Indian education system,

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The Psychology Behind FOMO

THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND FOMO Have you ever felt sad and distressed when you had to stay back and complete that boring research paper due the very next day while your friends were all out enjoying that late-night party that you

Awareness

How to cope with Exam Stress?

Stress is characterized as a condition of anxiety or tension in the mind brought on by a challenging circumstance. Stress is a normal human reaction that motivates us to deal with obstacles and dangers in our lives. Our bodies’ reaction

Self Help

The Psychology Behind Crying: Understanding the Emotional Tears

Humans have a variety of emotions, like joy, sadness, and anger. Crying comes as natural as everything else. When people cry, it’s typically seen as something caused by negativity but, it’s not always the case. There are times when tears

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How to cope with Midlife Crisis?

Midlife crisis is not an unpopular concept. It is a popular concept portrayed on TV shows and movies. The definition of a midlife crisis is a period of transition in life where someone struggles with their identity and self-confidence Midlife