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Understanding Mania and Hypomania: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Strategies

Mania and hypomania are two major mood states associated with bipolar disorder, a disorder that originates from extreme mood changes. Whereas both conditions have similar symptoms, like high, elevated moods and an increase in energy and activity levels, mania is

Therapy

7 Signs You Should Dump Your Therapist, According to Experts

Deciding to see a therapist is a courageous first step for your mental well-being. While it may seem tough to open up to a stranger, going to therapy will bear fruit in terms of your improved emotional well-being. A crucial

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6 ways to Find More Meaning in Life

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. Oscar Wilde What is the meaning of life? Philosophers have been wrestling with this question since time immemorial. Whether it’s the existentialists like Nietzche, the

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New Risk Factors for Dementia: Vision Loss and Bad Cholesterol Added

A new report by the Lancet Commission identifies loss of vision and high “bad” cholesterol as new risk factors for dementia. According to the International Researcher’s Team at University College London, UK, about 9% of global dementia cases can be

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Maximizing Your Therapy Experience: A Quick Guide

Admitting that you need help needs a lot of vulnerability and courage. People are often sceptical about the success rate of therapy and feelings of hyper-independence, fear of judgment and ridicule keep people from considering therapy or even acknowledging their

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Down Syndrome: A Guide to Symptoms and Treatments

Imagine a world where we celebrate people for their unique abilities, where we see the diversity of people as a strength rather than a challenge or problem. Down Syndrome, is a genetic condition in which the person has an extra

Education

Barnum Effect: How General Statements Can Feel Uniquely Personal

Have you ever felt amazement as to how a fortune teller, medium, or psychic knows all about your life or have you solved personality tests and observed, the results as if they were specific to your life? If so, you

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Living with the Body Scar

The Face is represented as the mirror of the mind as it reflects the emotional condition of an individual. The process can be seen by some common phenomena such as blushing with embarrassment skin fading with fear, and sweating with

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Understanding Mutism: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Mutism is a condition characterized by an inability or unwillingness to speak, or a significant reduction in speech. It is a frequent clinical sign observed in both psychiatric and neurological outpatient clinics. Although rarely seen as an isolated disability, it

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Pervasive Developmental Disorders 

You might not have heard the term “pervasive developmental disorder” (PDD) in a while. That’s because, in 2013, the medical community transitioned to a more inclusive term: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But what exactly does this spectrum encompass, and how did