Mental health

Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Stress, Psychosis, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Mental Retardation, Suicide, Bulimia, Depression, Dyslexia, Hearing Loss, Meditation, Mental Illness, Jet Lag.

The Signs of Psychological Disorders of Polonius in The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, a Play by William Shakespeare

The Psychological Health of Polonius In The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, several characters exhibit the signs of possible psychological disorders, such as Prince Hamlet, Ophelia, and Polonius. With Polonius, Shakespeare seems to characterize a sneaky, untrustworthy snake of a man. Upon further inspection, however, it seems likely that Polonius suffered from one or … Read more

Depression Among International Students

Depression among international students In the present scenario many students move to foreign countries to explore the knowledge and learn practical skills to achieve their life goals. During this period, they face some challenges that turn in to depression. The depression is a mental health illness that affect human behaviours negatively. The main indications of … Read more

Cause and Effect of Suicide in our Society

Annalise Isola January 14, 2018 English research final paper, Period G Cause and Effect of Suicide in our Society Suicide voluntarily taking one’s own life occurs in every country in the world. In Western societies suicide is recognized as a leading cause of early death, a major public health problem and a tragedy for individuals … Read more

Coping styles and mechanisms

Many people have different ways of coping with the numerous problems life throws. Due to the reason every person goes through different issues in life the result is that every person has their own unique coping mechanism. This essay will give people the knowledge of how everyone has different coping mechanisms. A person may have … Read more

Insomnia: Types, Causes and Consequences

According to National Sleep Foundation (NFS), USA, following types of insomnia has been found. Acute insomnia – a brief episode of difficulty sleeping. Acute insomnia is usually caused by a life event, such as a stressful change in a person’s job, receiving bad news, or travel. Often acute insomnia resolves without any treatment. Chronic insomnia … Read more

A Calm Mind Is A Healthy Mind

For many people, a low-grade amount of stress is a part of everyday life. So, they may not recognize that it has a negative impact on their overall health. Studies have shown that feeling stress or anxiety on a long-term basis doesn’t just affect your peace of mind. In fact, you’re more likely to suffer … Read more

The structural portion of Psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud

The structural portion of Psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud, attempts to explain how the unconscious mind function with three distinct components, namely id, ego and superego and how the conflict between two of the three component could give rise to Marilyn’s behaviours when her phobia of the dark is activated. The maintenance of Marilyn’s behaviour … Read more

What is the connection between internet addiction and depression within adolescents?

The internet is extremely prevalent in our contemporary society. With new apps such as snapchat or twitter, social media has become especially popular amongst adolescents. The environment has a huge impact on the child’s internet use because if the child is constantly surrounded by it, then it is highly likely they will become addicted. While … Read more

Mental Health and Meditation

Dr.MadhuBala, Dr.Anita Moral Mental health describes a level of psychological well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. It can also be defined as an expression of emotions, as signifying a successful adaptation to a range of demands. Nowadays there are many practices, to improve mental health. Meditation is one of them, which is an … Read more

An Argument on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) as Fictitious

Abstract This essay contends that Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID, is fictitious. It first analyzes historical trends from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, demonstrating the influence of sensationalism on this condition. In the following section, the essay utilizes credible articles and quotes from a variety of knowledgeable individuals to maintain that the accepted source … Read more

Yoga and Stress

Hypothalamus has the vital role in stressful condition. When stress is encountered, the hypothalamus carries out four specific functions, first, it activates autonomic nervous system; second, it releases the corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) which in turn stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from anterior pituitary gland; third, it produces anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin; … Read more

The potential of music therapy

The healing influence of music was talked about and proved from long ago. Nowadays, the research done in the field of music therapy show the benefits obtained with the help of the new measuring instruments or new discoveries in neuroscience. Researchers mainly focus on quantifying changes in individual behaviors, providing evidence that music therapy is … Read more

Mental Illness In "Yellow Wallpaper" By Charlotte Perkins Gilman

‘Yellow Wallpaper’ by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Mental illness is an issue that is all too familiar. However, it is perturbing that a significant section of the society still experiences difficulty in accepting mental conditions. Mental illness currently represents a significant proportion of the global disease burden and is considered by physicians to be a common … Read more

Comparison and Contrast Analysis of Bulimia, Anorexia, and Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be classified by either bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa. These psychopathologies, although sharing some similar characteristics, contrast in many ways. While both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both highly dangerous disorders, anorexia nervosa is the most life threatening. This psychopathology has the highest morality rate of all mental health disorders. Anorexia … Read more

How to start with Mindfulness Meditation

Maintaining every perception of a situation like bodily sensations, thought, fondness and surrounding ambience is nothing but Mindfulness. Mindfulness involves acceptance of bodily sensations, fondness; means that attention is paid irrespective of judging them or believing them. Mindfulness is an uncomplicated word. It simply suggests that the mind is fully concentrating to what is happening … Read more

Looking At The Character Of The Trapped Protagonist In Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid Tale And Sarah Kane’s Play 4:48

In Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Sarah Kane’s 4:48 psychosis, both protagonists are trapped in way in which they cannot be heard, so instead monologue internally in the form of the writings they lead as opposed to simply addressing an audience. Throughout this analysis, the protagonist of 4:48 psychosis will be referred to as … Read more

Schizoaffective Disorder: the Bridge between Schizophrenia and Bipolar

Diagnosing Schizoaffective Disorder According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), to be diagnosed with Schizophrenia, one must experience at least one symptom of these three: delusions, hallucinations or disorganized speech. They must then experience at least two of these five symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized … Read more

The Tale of Mantra

Did you know? The word Aum is not associated to any religion. However, it can be said that the knowledge attained through a Guru is unmatchable when compared to any online or offline resources without any second thoughts. Even the content you are reading is based on few online and offline resources which may or … Read more

Cause and Effect of Suicide in our Society

Annalise Isola January 14, 2018 English research final paper, Period G Cause and Effect of Suicide in our Society Suicide voluntarily taking one’s own life occurs in every country in the world. In Western societies suicide is recognized as a leading cause of early death, a major public health problem and a tragedy for individuals … Read more

Benefits And Risks Of Cochlear Implants

As an electrical device surgically implanted to assist recipients, especially who are suffering from profound hearing impairment, to access sound and achieve near-to-normal speech understanding by providing a sensation of sound in a relatively quiet acoustic environment, cochlear implants have always been controversial among the deaf as well as hearing parents with deaf kids. Because … Read more

Insomnia: Types, Causes and Consequences

According to National Sleep Foundation (NFS), USA, following types of insomnia has been found. Acute insomnia – a brief episode of difficulty sleeping. Acute insomnia is usually caused by a life event, such as a stressful change in a person’s job, receiving bad news, or travel. Often acute insomnia resolves without any treatment. Chronic insomnia … Read more

What are Sensory Modalities?

Sensory Modalities A sensory modality is a way of sensing, like vision or hearing. Modality in someone’s voice gives a sense of the person’s mood. In logic, modality has to do with whether a proposition is necessary, possible, or impossible. In general, amodality is a particular way in which something exists. Stimulus modality, also called … Read more

News Outlets Perception of Mental Diseases As Illustrated By James L. Brooks in the Movie, James L. Brooks

Because mental illness is so prevalent today, the most impactful informer of mental illness, the media, must be evaluated and analyzed for accuracy. Careless characterizations of the mentally ill can further contribute to stigma surrounding mental illness, preventing those is need of help from seeking treatment and creating unfounded fear and social discomfort. To that … Read more

Mental Illness As A Social Issue

Introduction Through Social Health Determinants (SDH), it is possible to understand the relationship of mental health with the society. Mental health is a concept that is related to both social and emotional wellbeing (Germov, 2005). The social origin of health can be explained through comparison of life expectancy in various countries. Good mental health leads … Read more

Sociological imagination by Charles Wright Mills

When one thinks about their existence, one considers their day-to-day life and think about the standards. Charles Wright Mills came up with the concept of sociological imagination which describes how the ponderings of individuals will exceed the ordinary. As one analyzes the outlook of society, sociological imagination will guide one away from their typical thoughts … Read more

How Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is Depicted In Martin Scorsese's Film The Aviator

Although mental illness has a high prevalence rate, the prevalence rate of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders is relatively low. Because media, such as films and television shows, is the greatest informer of the public today, characterizations of the mentally ill, such as those suffering from obsessive-compulsive or a related disorder, can create or negate stigma … Read more

Bredon School in the UK

Bredon is a dyslexia and dyspraxia specialist boarding and day school for pupils aged between 7 and 18 years old. Nestled in the most glorious, rural surroundings, and yet only ten minutes to major motorway networks, one hour to Birmingham airport and two hours to London airports. A hidden gem! Helping every child to achieve … Read more