Without effective treatment, schizophrenia is a crippling mental illness and many of those affected find their life severely derailed as a result of the life-changing symptoms. Consequently, due to the nature of the disorder and the fact that it typically strikes young adults who are unlikely to have reached the pinnacle of their career, there […]
What is a Delusion?
People described as “delusional” see or believe things that are not there. Remember the immortal line from the film The Sixth Sense: “I see dead people…”? If you were not a believer in ghosts, you would assume the boy was delusional. Of course it turned out he was not deluded in any way—there really were […]
“Fear of Death” Phobia: How to help People with a Fear of Dying?
As the old saying goes, the only real certainty in life is that one day you will die, but whilst most of us do not dwell unnecessarily on our impending death, apart from to hope that it is not any time soon, some people develop an irrational phobia about death and spend their days consumed […]
What is Grief?
What is grief? Grief is an overwhelming sense of loss and sadness. Lots of things can trigger grief, including the death of a loved one or the loss of a beloved pet, and although grief is a perfectly natural emotion, some people find it very hard to cope with and struggle to work their way […]
What is Kleptomania and is there a Treatment for it?
Kleptomania is an uncontrollable urge to steal, even if the things you are pilfering are worthless. But unlike a petty shoplifter driven to steal goods because they prefer not to pay for them, a kleptomaniac has no control over their urge and even when they know the act is wrong and they are in danger […]
What is Gestalt?
What is Gestalt? Gestalt is a German word meaning “figure” or “configuration” and is used in a number of different contexts, including psychology. Musical pieces are often described as Gestalt because each individual note has a different characteristic compared to the melody as a whole. A sentence is the same: words strung together in a […]
What are Solitary Confinement Effects?
Solitary confinement is well recognised as a highly effective form of psychological punishment. It is used in prisons as a further punishment for inmates who are guilty of, or who are suspected of, committing further crimes whilst inside. Prisoners are also put in solitary confinement for their own protection if the circumstances warrant such a […]
What is Fugue? A definition
The word “fugue” can mean many things, but in psychology, fugue definition refers to a state of temporary amnesia during which the patient forgets everything, including who they are and other identifying characteristics. “Fugue” comes from the Latin word for “flight”, and since sufferers of the condition invariably flee their life and eventually “wake up” […]
The Stages of Parkinson’s Disease Explained
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that affects motor skills. There are five stages of Parkinson’s disease, but although the disease is not fatal, by the time stage 5 has been reached the patient will require 24/7 nursing care and will be completely unable to take care of themselves. Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can […]
What is Pica Disease?
What is Pica Disease? If you are suffering from Pica Disease, you crave all kinds of strange substances, and not necessarily edible ones. The disorder can affect people or pets, so if your dog keeps eating coal and your child has a fondness for chewing the soil in the garden, Pica Disease is probably the […]
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