The Psychology of Perfectionism
Getting good grades at school, attending a respected university, having interesting friends, building an impressive career, marrying well, raising your kids properly… From an early age, societal and cultural norms push us to fit the mold of perfection. And in...
Shared Psychotic Disorder
What is Shared Psychotic Disorder? According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux) is a rare disorder characterized by sharing a specific delusion among two or more people in a close relationship. The inducer (primary) who...
Body Image and Psychological Well-Being
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), morbid obesity is rising around the world. It can cause unpleasant appearance and body image. Most of the studies have aimed to evaluate the psychopathology of overweight and obesity and paying attention to mental...
The Art of Building Psychological Resilience
No matter how much we wish it to be true, our growth could never be linear. While we all live different lives, something that’s an inherent part of our shared human experience is not only witnessing moments of pure bliss, happiness, and joy but also facing...
Psychiatric Medication Management: What To Expect?
From the earliest years of our lives, we learn to take care of our physical health, whether by doing sports, eating “an apple a day”, or going to doctor’s appointments. However, we don’t place the same importance on looking after our mental...
Understanding Psychiatric Medication Management
Treating different mental health conditions focuses on talk therapy or counseling and taking medication that can help you achieve chemical balance in your brain. However, when using such drugs, it’s vital to do so under professional supervision. Why? We all have...
Conversion Disorder – Functional Neurologic Disorder
What is conversion disorder? According to the National Library of Medicine, conversion disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by signs and symptoms affecting sensory or motor function inconsistent with patterns of known neurologic diseases or other medical...Contact us
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