Erich Fromm, a German Social Psychologist and Psychoanalyst was the only child born to Jewish parents Naphtali Fromm and Rosa Krause, on March 23, 1900, in Frankfurt. Fromm described his childhood life as taut and he also described his parents as neurotic. His mother was prone to depression and his father, who was a businessman
There must have been times when you were not able to perform at your best when the deadlines were too close, or you were not able to perform well in exams because you were too anxious about it. We also noticed that sportsmen and athletes performed better than their capabilities in certain competitions but underperformed
No ‘one’ illness causes dementia. It is a general phrase used to characterise a group of symptoms that people with many illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, may encounter. Disorders that fall under the umbrella term “dementia” are brought on by aberrant alterations in the brain. The symptoms of dementia cause cognitive capacities, or thinking skills, to
Borderline Personality disorder is a complicated mental health disease that affects how people control their emotions, interact with others, and see themselves. It is distinguished by intense and volatile emotions, which cause difficulty in relationships and daily functioning. Personality disorder is diagnosed when a person’s conduct significantly impairs adaptive functioning and/or causes personal distress, deviating
Gambling disorder also known as compulsive gambling or disordered gambling is a pervasive disorder and addiction characterized by continuous gambling, preoccupation with obtaining money for gambling, and a continuation of the gambling behaviour despite facing adversities and potential loss of control over this behaviour. Gambling disorder often referred to as pathological gambling does not involve
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps prepare us to face stressful situations. When we encounter a stressor, adrenaline is quickly released into the body, creating what is often called an ‘adrenaline rush.’ This rapid stress response is the hidden mechanism behind what we know as the
Psychodynamic therapy aims to address unconscious thoughts, desires and impulses by bringing them up to the conscious mind of the individual to cope with the underlying issues and maladaptive behaviours as a result of unconscious thoughts. This approach lays its foundation in psychoanalytical theory given by Sigmund Freud. Although, it has evolved in its nature
Do you often wonder why we click with some people at once but not with others? Certain strangers feel close when we talk to but certain close ones feel like strangers at times. There might be both physical and emotional reasons behind this. Dr. Dan Siegel, a leading researcher in the field of interpersonal neurobiology
Let’s start by imagining a situation of meeting a person for the first time. This person is smart, confident, and warm. Perhaps you even assume that they are intelligent and successful, trustworthy, based on this first glimpse. This is where the Halo Effect occurs. It can be defined as when we assume someone has other
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung When we think of psychology, we often think of understanding oneself. The study of the mind begins with knowing ourselves. But how do we start understanding the mind? By looking inward and observing the intricate processes within us. Introspection has thus always held a
