Seven Things You Need to Know About PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – A disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. PTSD symptoms often co-exist with other conditions such as substance use disorders, depression […]
EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON TEENS AND ADULTS
Like technology in general, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the effect of social media on teenagers, those pros and cons are particularly significant. Social media’s becoming an integral part of our routines and it is not only difficult but nearly impossible to escape from its effects […]
Myths about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
MYTHS FACTS BPT is given to an AWAKE patient Patient is under anesthesia for the entire procedure. BPT is given after anesthesiahas been given. “Electrical Shock” is given for a long time. Controlled electrical stimulation is given using a specialized machine. The averageduration of the stimulus is for a few seconds (1-3 seconds). BPT causes […]