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Education

Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect

Health

Chronophobia ‘The Fear Of Time’: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Coping Strategies

Chronophobia, the irrational fear of time passing, is a lesser-known yet impactful anxiety disorder that affects many individuals globally. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact daily life and mental well-being. Understanding Chronophobia is crucial not only for those who suffer

Health

The Sleep Anxiety Spiral: Why Worrying About Sleep Makes It Worse

In our day-to-day life, we often talk about productivity and hard work. Among the chaos, the necessary thing is ignored i.e. sleep. Biologically speaking, sleep is essential for various bodily functions, such as cell repair, improved digestion, and maintaining immunity,

Awareness

Why You Think Everyone’s Watching You: Spotlight Effect

Have you ever heard the song Every Breath You Take by The Police? The lyrics go like this: “Every breath you take  And every move you make  Every bond you break  Every step you take  I’ll be watching you  Every

News

Daytime Sleepiness and Dementia: Alarming Link You Shouldn’t Miss on 

Do you often feel tired or sleepy during the day? It might be more than just a sign of ageing. A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of dementia, particularly in older

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Group Therapy: Choosing Between Formats to Find Your Best Fit

When people think of therapy, they tend to imagine one person and one therapist, yet group therapy is often as effective, brings advantages, and costs less. Finding and deciding to join a group therapy is a big and often exciting step,

Awareness Health

The Psychology of Sadism

Are you familiar with Shahrukh Khan’s well-known line, “I love you, K-K-K-Kiran”? Beyond his typical portrayal of the lover boy, his film gave many of us chills. Let’s attempt to comprehend his actions from a psychological perspective. His character enjoys

Awareness Health

Cyberchondria: Why You Should Take a Break From Googling Every Symptom

The ease of accessing information is indeed a click away. Looking up a symptom and health condition has never been easier. One can get thousands of articles, forums, and medical resources wherein all are set up to shed light on

Industrial

How can I Deal with Workplace Anxiety?

Anxiety is a strong and persistent future-oriented fear that is triggered by the presence of a specific stimulus – entity or situation. Workplace anxiety can stem from various situations like performance activities – delivering presentations or job interviews to non-performance

Education

The Role of Women in the Early History of Psychology

In my psychology class, I noticed that women outnumbered men. Most of my professors were women as well. When I used to go to the clinic for therapy sessions, the names on the board were mostly of women rather than