Volume 13 Issues 12 December, 2023 Syphilis has several clinical manifestations, making laboratory testing a very important aspect of diagnosis. Syphilis progresses through distinct primary, secondary, latent and tertiary stages. The ulcers that appear in primary and secondary syphilis are rich in treponemes; venereal transmission occurs through direct contact with these lesions. The Austrian psychiatrist […]
Transcultural Psychiatry
The Ignored Voice: A Case Study
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 ABSTRACT: Childhood is the era of growth and development. A child’s development is mediated by social interactions, shaped by fulfilling love and belongingness needs. Due to some unforeseeable circumstances, family members sometimes create distressing experiences for children leading their mental health and well-being at stake. This case study aims […]
Psychological support to the rape victim: Undiscerning area
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 Sexual violence is a severe problem in society that often goes unreported and with a complex relationship to mental health problems. As per WHO, “rape is defined as the physically forced or otherwise coerced penetration of the vulva or anus with a penis, other body part or object.” The […]
The Silent trap: the rat race to success
Volume 13 Issues 9 September, 2023 In this fast, ever-developing, competitive world, people have entered into a Continuous chase of achievement or chase for material prosperity, a rat race that is never-ending and relentless In this rat race for “success”, we put ourselves into a vicious cycle to keep up to the expectations of the […]
DISSOCIATION, FACTITIOUSNESS AND MALINGERING – A CONTINUUM
Volume 13 Issues 8 August, 2023 ‘Nothing, it may be said, resembles malingering more than hysteria; nothing hysteria more than malingering. In both alike we are confronted with the same discrepancy—between fact and statement, between objective sign and subjective symptom.’ – A. Bassett Jones & L. J. Llewellyn, Malingering, or, The Simulation of Disease, 1918.Dissociative […]
Unraveling the Layers of Male Sexual Dysfunction
Volume 13 Issues 7 July, 2023 In the intricate landscape of human sexuality, the interplay between societal influences and individual psychology often manifests in various forms of sexual dysfunction. One such phenomenon, the Madonna-mistress complex, exemplifies the profound impact of societal norms on intimate relationships. However, beyond this complex lies a deeper exploration of the […]
Hallucination: The Five Senses.
Volume 13 Issues 6 June, 2023 Schizophrenia is one of the most important psychiatric conditions prevailing in the modern world. A disease that often bring to mind a myriad of symptoms, often dramatic and sensational. It’s difficult not to, when a key hallmark of the disease is hallucination. Hallucination: Seeing the music and hearing the […]
The Psychology of lie spotting
Volume 13 Issues 4 April, 2023 Since time immemorial humans have resorted to lying… as a means for deception or sometimes even for the act of protection. Lying allows a person control over a situation by means of manipulation even though for a limited amount of time. Lying often begins in childhood. Studies show that […]
Mad Alice or Mad hatter?
Volume 13 Issues 2 February, 2023 It was right there; this was the rabbit hole I slid down. I promise you I met the hatter for real; I can describe him, his hat, his charm, his words and his calm. I do not see things; I do not hear voices. I met him. He was […]
Binge eating: the long guilt trip.
Volume 13 Issues 1 January, 2023 It’s been a long hectic day. You’re finally home, searching through the fridge, trying to find the perfect snack to set your mood right while you watch your favourite Netflix show. If given a choice, would you reach out for an apple or a chocolate? Let’s put the spotlight […]