Communication is not merely the transmission of information but an observable expression of internal mental states, shaped by affect, cognition, and interpersonal dynamics. For undergraduate students, developing communication skills is fundamental not only for academic functioning but also for cultivating insight into self and others, an essential component of Psychiatry. Verbal communication encompasses spoken language […]
The history of Psychiatry is rich in the Indian Subcontinent. Numerous records point out the fact that Psychiatry held an important position in the medical system practised in India. A rich trail of documents exists charting out the development of psychiatry and psychiatry education in India. But are those documents being preserved for posterity? With […]
“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” – William Osler Imagine two patients presenting with the same complaint of low mood. One has a strong family history of depression and hypothyroidism. The other recently lost a parent, is socially isolated, and is struggling academically. Although both […]
