A brief primer on the history of psychology and psychiatry

The journey of understanding the human mind and treating its ailments spans thousands of years, weaving through ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and into the modern era of science and technology. This article explores the evolution of psychology and psychiatry, highlighting key developments and shifts in perspectives that have shaped the way we …

Depression

Depression is a disabling illness. It affects millions around the world each year. It is a risk factor for suicide. Symptoms include demotivation, fatigue, sleep disturbance, suicidal thinking, hopelessness, helplessness, low self-confidence. Often people with depression can make others get a heavy sinking feeling when talking to them. It is an awful condition which saddens …

Narcissism and social media usage

Social media is an increasingly popular platform for advertisement, business, socialising, communicating, posting pictures and passing time but they are also an excellent place for self-promotion and enhancement. Whether narcissistic people spend more time on social media, the photo and selfie update frequency, the number of tweets, content, and followers can be relevant to narcissism …