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The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.
What Is the Difference Between Social Anxiety and Introversion?
Many people confuse social anxiety with introversion. You might notice a person standing in the corner during a party, or eating alone, and think whether they are introverted by nature or suffering from social anxiety.
By Ankita Dey5 months ago in Psyche
How We Are Scientifically Becoming Dumber
Have you ever Thought... Wow... People Seem To Becoming Dumber? Well... It Seems like this is Actually a Reality. Now, Nearly Two Years Ago, I wrote an Article about How IQ is Not a Static Trait.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)5 months ago in Psyche
New Study Asks: Are Women More at Risk of Depression Genetically? 6000+ Female-Only DNA Markers Say Yes
Depression has long been viewed through the lens of circumstance—stress, trauma, hormonal shifts, and social roles. But a groundbreaking genetic study published in Nature Communications has added a new layer to the conversation: women may carry a higher genetic risk than men. This revelation reframes how we understand mental health in women, not as a failure of strength or spirit, but as a biological reality written into the genome.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports5 months ago in Psyche
Is Mental Health Care Easily Accessible In Columbia, USA?
Maintaining your mental health is as important as maintaining your physical health. A declining mental health status will affect your overall wellness. For this reason, it is important to take steps to ensure you are well, both mentally and physically.
By Ankita Dey5 months ago in Psyche
Addiction : a brain disease not a moral failing
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking, or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. Previous to understanding the science, it was thought that addiction resulted from a lack of willpower and was a moral failing. But we now know that addiction is a physiological disease. It changes the brain's structure in ways that can alter the way it works and processes information.
By Mahboubeh Fallahi5 months ago in Psyche
Riding the Middle Wave
Ever notice how people love to pick sides? It’s like we’re constantly asked to choose between two waves: you're either riding left or right, red or blue, good or bad. But here's the thing—life doesn’t work in black and white. It's mostly paddling through gray. And that’s where the trouble starts when we fall into a sneaky little brain trap called dichotomous thinking.
By Tony Martello5 months ago in Psyche
Keeping the Mind Young: Science-Backed Ways to Slow Brain Ageing
As we age, we often expect wrinkles, weaker bones, or slower movement — but what truly worries most people is the ageing of the mind. Forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally fatigued can be frightening signs that our brain is changing. Yet, science is uncovering hopeful news: the brain is not a machine doomed to wear out. It’s a living, adaptable organ capable of renewal, repair, and growth at any age — if we give it the right conditions.
By Esther Sun5 months ago in Psyche
