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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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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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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Expressed Emotions and their Role in Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia & Expressed Emotions: Discover how caregiver attitudes (warmth, hostility, etc.) impact relapse risk & recovery in this mental illness. Learn how positive interactions can benefit patients.
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Counselling: Is it the solution to all my problems?
Counseling offers a valuable path to self-discovery and problem resolution, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn more.
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Sleeping Pills? Will I get addicted to them?
Exploring the truth about sleeping pills: Unveiling the potential for addiction and the full picture behind their use for a well-informed perspective on managing sleep issues.
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All about ECT as a caregiver, or as I call it — Easy-T
This blog dives into the caregiver’s perspective on ECT. Delving into the complexities with a touch of humor, the author paints a vivid picture of what it means to navigate this realm, affectionately dubbing it ‘Easy-T.’
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Is Postnatal Anxiety a Thing? How Common is Postnatal Anxiety?
What is Postnatal Anxiety? Many people who have given birth will experience mild mood changes after having a baby. This is sometimes known as the ‘baby blues’ and usually only lasts for a few days. Having anxious thoughts and worries now and again are natural, particularly in the early weeks after having a baby. For […]
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Perinatal Anxiety – Common But Not Frequently Treated
You may experience perinatal anxiety while pregnant or after giving birth. Learn how it can affect your body and mind, treatments and self-care things you can do to help.
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Schizophrenia: A Journey Through Complex Realities
March 21, 2025
