12 Commonly Asked Questions about Depression
Depression is a common but serious disorder. The American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization define depression as a mood disorder that involves intense feelings of sadness, irritability, emptiness, and hopelessness. A person loses interest in activities they once enjoyed.
Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Types and Treatment
Everyone has a basic understanding of the term depression. Sentences like “I had such a bad day today, I feel depressed” or “That movie is so sad, it makes me depressed” are very common to come by. But, it is
What does SAD mean for the LGTBQIA+ Community?
As winter approaches, the nights are longer and people are finding themselves experiencing “winter blues”, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Statistics demonstrate that over 10 million people in India experience SAD at some point or other in their
Yamuna River, Cross the Danger level: People May also suffer from Monsoon Blues
The Yamuna River reached 208.08 metres on Wednesday, breaking the previous all-time high of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago in 1978. At 7 a.m. on Thursday, the Yamuna river in Delhi passed the 208-metre milestone and swelled to 208.46
How a Lack of Vitamin D Could be Detrimental to Mental Health
How a lack of vitamin D could be detrimental to mental health Many are aware of the connection between vitamin D and bone health, as well as how rickets, osteoporosis, and fractures are all made more likely by vitamin D
Easing the Sad!
Reema is a working professional. Heading to hold a senior position in her organisation. She is hard-working and full of life. She got her promotion in last winter. Still she felt that the last winter was difficult for her. She
The Psychology of Dangerous Behaviour
The mind in its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of Hell, a hell of Heaven. By-John Milton, Poet Our minds can be unpredictable which can lead to us taking dangerous actions, that are unethical, scary and
Pluviophile or Monsoon Blues? Embrace the Beauty of Rain
The rain embarks Indian cities giving a relief with heatwaves. With the onset of rain, people’s reactions are on polar ends. Some love it and some hate it. What is its psychological interpretation? Olfactory Stimulation Rain often brings with it