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Do you ever enter a room with some agenda in mind but soon forget the reason? Do you often forget your car keys? If you answered a yes to these questions, the health of your brain might be at risk. But before you panic, please read further. As you age, your mind may...

Dr. Gabriela Cora, a board-certified psychiatrist, says, "We tend to separate our brain from the rest of our body, but well-being means well-being from a holistic perspective – from head to toe. So, don't you think eating well also impacts our mental health?" If you...

Just like fingerprints, everyone's brain is distinct. Neurodivergence is a term used to describe someone whose brain works a little differently from the rest. Their thought patterns, behaviors, or learning styles may fall outside what may be considered "normal" or...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex, chronic, and heterogenous developmental disorder. It shows diverse deficits in neurocognitive impairment and developmental trajectories. It marks its onset typically in childhood and might get carried over...

There has been a sudden surge in the number of mental health diseases around the globe. A nationwide survey conducted by WHO post-pandemic found that roughly 56 million Indians exhibit signs of depression. But what exactly is depression, and how is it different from...

The early warning signs appear in a period called the prodromal stage. The onset of the illness may last from months to years. The early indicators can differ depending on the age at which the disorder develops. In Young Children Young children may exhibit certain...

It is normal to experience mood swings before or during your period. However, do you think these changes persist even when you are preventing pregnancy through contraception? The short answer to this question is yes. Experts believe that hormonal contraceptives may...

Domestic Violence refers to repetitive acts of brutality that you might face in the confines of your home or your internal circle. These might be physical, emotional, or even economic in nature. Aftermaths of such abuse are often traumatizing since it is caused by an...

We all want to be loved and cared for by our loved ones and caretakers as children. These demands may also follow us into adulthood, and we might wish to be intimate and close in our relationships. Unfortunately, not everyone receives the love and support they require...

Coronavirus and the imposed lockdown in the year 2020 led to a huge surge in the number of PTSD cases in India. A web-based survey conducted in April 2020 revealed that 28.4 % of people in India had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Studies have also shown that women...