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Health

Psychedelic Therapy: A Paradigm Shift in Psychiatric Research

Psychedelic therapy, also known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, or PAP is a kind of mental health treatment in which the patient consumes a psychedelic drug as a component of the psychotherapy procedure. Psychedelic therapy usually combines the use of psychedelics with

Education Health

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

Emotional Attachment with School Memories at Adult Age

Many of us find ourselves reminiscing over small moments of our past school life. School memories evoke a sense of nostalgia when life is much simpler. Recall how you used to spend those hours on the last bench, sneaking into

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

Self Help

How to Immediately Get Over a Bad Mood

Depressive disorders may be associated with mind wandering that strays toward the negative pole of emotions, at least when this occurs consistently. Previous studies have demonstrated that individuals who are at risk of developing clinically diagnosed depressive disorders may be

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

Parenting

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children

Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children Postpartum depression (PPD) is sometimes experienced by mothers after the birth of their child. It is common to experience its symptoms in the first year after childbirth. However, some women are more at risk

Awareness

6 Reasons People Make False Accusations and How to Deal with it

Unravelling the Psychology of False Accusations: Understanding the Motives Behind Untruths Making accusations, severe ones that question another person’s innocence or integrity, is generally seen as a condemnable act in society. However, some individuals still knowingly make false allegations and

Awareness

From Comfort to Compulsion: Decoding the Secrets of Emotional Eating

Does it ever happen that you find yourself being hit by sudden blues and sadness and find solace in your comfort food? Do the feelings of uneasiness or being on an emotional high lead you to scavenge your refrigerator for

Education Therapy

What is Chromotherapy?

Have you ever observed your mood being affected by the colours around you? Maybe the colour black has made you feel sadness, or yellow has made you joyful. Colours play a huge role in our lives and affect our attitudes.