Introduction We have all experienced anxiety, the state of tension and apprehension that is a natural response to a perceived threat. But not all of us have suffered from anxiety disorders. So, what makes anxiety disorders different from the anxiety we normally experience? In anxiety disorders, the frequency and intensity [...]
Introduction The first approach to the formal study of personality was psychoanalysis, which was developed by Sigmund Freud in the late nineteenth century. Freud’s formulations were so influential and far-reaching that many of his ideas and his unique approach to psychotherapy are still in use today. Freud’s conception of psychoanalysis [...]
Introduction In our quest to understand behaviour and its origins, the idea of motivation is crucial. The study of it not only helps us understand why we do the things we do but also why our behaviours can change when our focus shifts or gets redirected. Understanding motivation may help [...]
Introduction Do you ever wonder why the swimming pool water feels extremely cold at first but soothing just moments later? Why do some smells trigger certain memories? Why the moon looks like it’s moving with us when we travel? If you have, then you might be aware that the answers [...]
Full Name Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) Definition PTSD is defined as an anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress. Symptoms Nightmares, Intrusive memories, Reliving the experience through flashbacks. Feeling “numb”. Types Generally grouped into five types: Normal stress response, Comorbid PTSD, Acute stress [...]
Introduction ADHD is the most chronic condition of childhood. Almost 4% to12% of the children suffer from this. It is a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for the children to control their behavior and it often continues into adulthood. Those children who are constantly in motion such [...]
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, once called manic depression, is a brain disorder or a mental illness, that causes discrepancies in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with this disorder experience intense and extreme emotions that generally occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called [...]
Introduction An eating disorder is a mental illness involving abnormal eating habits and patterns that can cause damage to a person’s mental and physical health. Eating disorders are not uncommon amongst teenagers nowadays. With social media, diet culture, and constant judgment from people, it has been spreading like a virus. [...]
When the interests or ideals of one generation collide openly with those of another, generational conflict occurs. Our perspective on work, relationships, and our place in the world is shaped by the era in which we grew up, but what we need and want at any given time is determined [...]
Introduction What is Depression? According to the American Psychiatric Association, Depression is a common and serious mental illness. It negatively affects the way you think, the way you act, and how you behave daily. Think about it like it is a weight on your chest, a constant burden on your [...]
Personality disorders are a group of mental illnesses. They involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible. These are inner experiences and behaviors that often differ from the expectations of the culture in which someone lives. There are 10 types of personality disorders- Antisocial personality disorder [...]