A Digital Newsletter of Psychiatry for Medical Doctors
Udta Punjab (2016) is a Hindi film that explores the severe drug abuse problem in Punjab and its deep psychological, social, and psychiatric consequences. From a psychiatric perspective, the movie is a strong depiction of substance use disorders, their risk factors, manifestations, and impact on individuals and society. The character Tommy Singh, a popular rock […]
The movie Aashiqui 2 portrays the main character Rahul Jaykar, who was struggling with severe alcohol dependence, which led to a severe negative impact on his health, career and on his relationship. As time passes, his career falls apart, and his loving person (Girlfriend) Aarohi’s career rises. This leads him to clinical depression. Aarohi tries […]
As a psychiatry resident, after watching the movie Dhurandhar, I couldn’t help but notice the psychological struggles of its main character and highlight how mental illness can develop due to emotional trauma, stress, and lack of support. The protagonist portrays antisocial personality traits, narcissistic traits, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than portraying the character […]
Volume 13 Issues 5 May, 2023 Schizophrenia, derived from the words schizein (to split) and phren (mind), is a mental disorder in which a person cannot differentiate between reality and his imagination. With a worldwide occurrence of 0.32%, schizophrenia might not be the most common mental illness but has been widely featured in art, music, […]