A Digital Newsletter of Psychiatry for Medical Doctors
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 Delusion is a false firm unshakable belief not keeping with the socio cultural background. They are among the most interesting of psychiatric symptoms because of the great variety. It has to be distinguished from superstition and overvalued ideas. In superstition the false belief is keeping with the sociocultural background […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 The Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) started by NMC from year 2019 has made undergraduate students more interested in the field of psychiatry. CBME is an approach to medical education that focuses on defining specific competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes) that medical students must demonstrate before they can progress through their […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 Fast forward to the early 2000s, the first modern e-cigarette devices began to emerge, and by the 2010s, various brands had flooded the market. Vaping, defined as using a handheld electronic device to inhale a mist (or “vapor”) into the lungs, became increasingly popular. The landmark 1964 Surgeon General’s […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 Rape is a violent act that is difficult to fully understand due to its interpersonal, cultural, and psychological dimensions. Several psychological theories attempt to account for the patterns that lead individuals to commit rape, considering more than one functional aspect. Each of these theories offers a unique lens through […]
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 […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 During my earlier days at NIMHANS, I was shocked by an incident that happened not very far away from the campus. One evening when a woman was walking along the busy Double Road, she was forcefully taken away and raped. She was a married working woman who was walking […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 In contemporary society, the importance of consent has gained significant recognition, particularly in discussions surrounding gender dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Central to the concept of consent is the understanding that a woman’s “no” must be respected unequivocally. This principle is not merely a guideline; it is a fundamental aspect […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 Sexual abuse and violence —an epidemic, often whispered about in the shadows, masked by society’s silence— has plagued humanity since the beginnings of time. It’s all around us, this atrocity : homes, schools, workplaces, and even in public. It is a manifestation of systemically placed, twisted power dynamics in […]
Volume 13 Issues 9 September, 2023 Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common psychiatric condition with a lifetime prevalence of 1-2 %. The onset of illness is usually seen during adolescence. It is characterised by obsessions and compulsions, which are distressing, ego-dystonic and time-consuming, leading to significant socio-occupational dysfunction. Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is […]
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 […]