An individual keeps visiting the hospital with genuine symptoms, goes through testing, and is clearly desperate for answers. But on some occasions, the disease is actually self-induced or even completely fake. Factitious disorders are more than just “pretending to be sick.” They are rather complicated psychological conditions where an individual tries to appear sick or
Mental health assessment plays an important role in understanding psychological difficulties and identifying patterns of symptoms that may indicate a mental health condition. Because people can experience similar symptoms in different ways, mental health professionals need standardised systems that provide common terminology and criteria for describing and classifying disorders. Such systems can support clearer communication
In recent years, there has been a rising interest in integrating spirituality within mental health care. More and more people are looking to address not only symptoms, but also something deeper at an existential and spiritual level. There is no doubt that traditional psychotherapy is immensely valuable. But for all its strengths, it often falls
“Is it Monday already?” – the first thought that pops into your head, as you wake up by a blaring alarm clock, reminding you of the heap of responsibilities awaiting ahead. Emails flood your computer, checklists are yet to be ticked off, and the traffic is just another cherry on top. In today’s hustling and
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
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
The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning”. If we start counting, the existing number of diagnosable mental disorders is somewhere near 200, with more than
Anxiety is a natural and vital part of human life, rooted in our evolutionary history as a survival mechanism. It helps us recognize potential dangers and prepares us to act with caution and vigilance. In moderation, anxiety can be beneficial—short-term or acute anxiety is often a healthy reaction to stress. For example, anxiety before a job interview,
Anxiety disorder is a clinical condition where a person experiences intense anxiety or worry that it might disrupt one’s daily activities. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), is a type of anxiety disorder. SAD also known as social phobia, is also a clinical condition. It is characterized by significant anxiety or fear in any social situation &
Let’s talk about that disease which is given importance in both psychological and physiological field of science. It’s been studied by psychology as well as medical students as a part of their syllabus. A disease that is shown in so many movies. A neurodegenerative disease that’s second most common in the U.S., as about 90,000