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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as shock treatment, is not indicated very often these days in the management of mental disorders because a number of good psychiatric drugs have hit the markets today. If you ever speak about this form of treatment, it evokes great fear as most people associate it with electric shocks of [...]
Can you imagine what it feels like to be suffering a water cut on one hand; and on the other, having someone at home suffering from an obsessive compulsive disorder that makes him want to wash his hands all the time? Can you handle the stress of having one of your loved ones going [...]
After ‘Paa’ introducing progeria and ‘My name is Khan’ covering Asperger’s syndrome, Bollywood is back with another movie and another disorder. ‘Karthik calling Karthik’ is a beautiful addition to this trend of awareness-increasing blockbusters. Most people look down upon mental disorders, using the term ‘mad’ for people suffering from psychological problems. Usually, the so called [...]
“My life has no meaning. To end it is the best.” “All miseries, no happiness. What is the use of this life?” “Once I am out of this world, all will heave sigh of relief.” “There is no way out of this mess except to kill myself.” How many times have you got such thoughts? [...]
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