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Psychosis is a serious mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Also known as psychotic disorder, it affects nearly 1 million people every year in India. A person suffering from psychosis is unable to distinguish between his symptoms and the reality. It affects their thought process and opinions. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that may…

A lot of people view alcohol dependence as a moral failing when in fact, it is a mental disorder. Unfortunately, alcohol dependence, if left untreated, may have devastating implications. Despite being a global concern, people with different alcohol-related problems are still wary of seeking proper treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). In a recent study…

Almost a decade ago, the United Nations conducted a survey on drug use in India. The results of the survey stated that most Indians first interacted with drugs while they were still young. Recently, the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), a part of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conducted another…

Studies reveal that many patients want to take care of their health holistically by focusing on their overall well-being instead of treating a single illness or by an annual checkup. It is one of the ways to achieve short and long-term health goals. People are moving towards holistic health wellness centers to regain their lost…

According to Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Director of NIMHANS, most patients admitted to mental health facilities recover fully for discharge in a period of four to six weeks. As per a recent survey conducted in 43 mental health hospitals in India, 36.25% of patients were staying in their facilities for more than a year. Factors including…