Have you ever walked into a place you have never visited before? Suddenly, you may feel as though you have been there already. That strange feeling is known as déjà vu. Déjà vu usually lasts only a few seconds. However, it raises a fascinating question about the human brain: How can something feel familiar when
Is surgery possible for treating mental illnesses? This question appears as for many people this idea sounds very impractical. The expression of altering the brain to decrease depression, obsessive thoughts or any severe psychiatric symptoms gives way to difficult questions about identity, free will of an individual, and the limitations of medical interventions. Throughout history,
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was formally recognised by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1980, but the suffering it describes is far older. For more than a century, doctors saw the same pattern of symptoms in soldiers and civilians and gave it different names, usually blaming weakness, exhaustion or poor character rather than the traumatic
Major Depressive Disorder is characterised by the feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, lack of interest in day to day activity, insomnia or hypersomnia, vegetative symptoms etc. The symptoms of major depressive episodes should persist for two weeks, and one of the important symptoms, i.e., lack of interest, should be present. Major Depressive Disorder is categorised under
Identity is complex to define. In psychology, identity is a sense of self which is defined by unique characteristics which an individual possess which are not shared by any other individual. Identity is also defined by a set of affiliations and social roles. It also involves a sense of continuity, which means that one remains
Anger is a normal human emotion that can arise when a person feels frustrated, hurt, threatened, treated unfairly, or prevented from reaching a goal. It can range from mild irritation to intense frustration. Anger itself is not necessarily harmful: it can alert people that something is wrong and motivate them to set boundaries or address
At some point in time, almost everyone faces emotional or physical pain that feels overwhelming. While some people manage these challenges on their own or confide in friends, family, or partners, others hesitate, fearing that opening up might strain their interpersonal relationships or feeling unable to find a clear path forward. This is where counselling
A 13-year-old girl makes a facial contortion and fist clench at least 24 times per week when she’s at home. An 11-year-old boy’s hand flaps while he thinks and also holds his hands to his chest, waving his hands like claw fingers but isn’t aware he is doing it, and another 13-year-old girl shows a pattern
Mood can be defined as a pervasive, sustained, and longer duration of feeling endured internally. It impacts the overall behaviour of an individual. Mood disorders are also known as affective disorders. One of the most essential features of mood disorders is the change in emotional levels, marked by relative disruption in emotional states. The distinguishing
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of disorders whose onset is in early childhood. They essentially impact and influence the development and functioning of the brain. These groups of disorders impact the child’s overall social interactions. They are associated with the impairment of growth and development of brain regions; they are complex in nature. “According to