The DSM-5 is the primary reference used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals worldwide. Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), it is the fifth edition of a project that began in 1952. Its full title is the Diagnostic…
Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day asks a simple question that most of us spend the other 364 days avoiding: are you actually okay? Since 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has dedicated this date…
Most parents find out their child has lied not with a poorly constructed fib that falls apart under the mildest questioning, but with something detailed, delivered confidently, with eye contact. That particular moment tends to land differently. It’s not just…
Some textbooks age. Others get re-read by a new generation every few years, still relevant, still assigned, still underlined in university libraries. Atkinson and Hilgard’s Introduction to Psychology belongs firmly in the second category. Since its first edition in 1953,…
This is one of the questions parents ask me most. Sometimes they arrive anxious. Sometimes guilty. Sometimes with the specific version: “My child is obsessed with getting a phone and I genuinely don’t know what to do.” On one side,…
Sleep is one of the cornerstones of mental and physical health, but it eludes many. But insomnia, lack of sleep, or inconsistent schedules keep millions awake, night after night.Sleep research shows how important it is to emotional regulation, memory consolidation,…
Emotional and psychological well-being comes as a package of one’s overall health but still few people run for professional help when facing such issues. It applies whether the problem is stress, anxiety, or depression or something more severe and complicated…
Parental favoritism is a topic that elicits deep feelings and complex debate both in families and among practitioners. It is where a parent favors one child over another whether it is unconsciously or consciously done. The phenomenon, when carried out…
Ever felt like finding the right therapist is like dating but without the fun? You meet one, then another, and another. Some are okay, some make you want to bolt from the room, and after all that effort, you’re still…
The intriguing world of horror films often hides layers of psychological depth beneath their macabre facade. The 2014 movie “The Possession of Michael King” offers a fascinating case study for such dual readings. While on the surface, it emerges as…
Lights dim, the screen flickers, and the audience is transported into a world of captivating narratives and complex characters. Movies have always been a window into the human psyche, delving into the depths of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. In this…
Psychological tests play a crucial role in understanding human behavior, assessing personality traits, measuring intelligence, and evaluating various psychological constructs. However, when it comes to psychological tests found in magazines and websites, there is a significant concern regarding their scientific…
