Clinical Depression or Major Depressive Disorder – What Does That Mean?
Clinical Depression or Major Depressive Disorder – What Does That Mean?<br><br> Major depressive disorder or clinical depression can often be treated for better quality of life. What does the term clinical depression or major depression mean? Sadness is a natural part of human being. People may feel depressed when they’re going through a life challenge […]
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Schizophrenia: A Journey Through Complex Realities – Overview Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that deeply affects how a person perceives reality, thinks, and behaves. It is not merely a condition of mood swings but a chronic illness that disrupts daily life, relationships, and even one’s sense of self. Beyond the individual, schizophrenia significantly […]
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Progression Of Psychiatric Illness Over Time
How come I had different symptoms earlier and now my symptoms have changed? Yes, it’s important to remember that a person’s mental health or psychiatric illness can change over time, depending on many factors. When the demands placed on a person exceed their resources and coping abilities, their mental health could be impacted. Psychiatric illnesses […]
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The trek called “Relationships”
Why relationships fail…! I, as a psychiatrist and a therapist, have dealt with multiple relationship issues in the past few years. Every relationship is different and so are people and hence there’s no particular formula for good relationship but certain issues remain common. There are a variety of reasons why relationships don’t go the distance. […]
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What Does Anxiety Do to Your Body?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and is a protective mechanism for the body. It is the most common presentation of mental illness in people globally, affecting up to 30% individuals across their entire life span. But chronic anxiety can interfere your body and quality of life. It can have serious consequences on your […]
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Bipolar Disorder: More Than Just Mood Swings
Introduction Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive illness, is a complex mental health condition characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to function in daily life. Despite the common misconception, bipolar disorder is much more severe than simple mood swings. It is a chronic condition that […]
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Understanding the Key Differences Between Depression and Anxiety
Introduction Are you feeling persistently sad, hopeless, or on-edge? Do you struggle with uncontrollable worry that interferes with daily life? You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, or both. As two of the most prevalent mental health issues globally, depression and anxiety disorders can be debilitating when left untreated. But while these conditions frequently co-occur, they are distinct […]
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Silencing Schizophrenia Voices with rTMS
Silencing the Voices: Role of rTMS in Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) represent a cardinal symptom of Schizophrenia. With a worldwide prevalence of 1 %, AVH’s can pose a serious challenge to patients and physicians treating Schizophrenia. Auditory hallucinations are of the following types: (1) Verbal Hallucinations: In this case, the patient reports hearing voices […]
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Electroconvulsive Therapy and Schizophrenia: An Update
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behaviour, disorganized thinking, and hallucinations or delusions. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience difficulty in distinguishing between what is real and what is not. Treatment options for schizophrenia can include medication, therapy, and in some cases, electroconvulsive therapy […]
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LAIs & Their Role in Schizophrenia
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) and their role in Schizophrenia: A Game Changer (Truly) These medications are administered through injections that release the antipsychotic medication slowly over an extended period of time. LAIs provide a consistent and reliable delivery of medication, ensuring that the therapeutic effects are maintained over several weeks or months. One of the […]
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Schizophrenia: A Journey Through Complex Realities
March 21, 2025
