Vol. 1 No. 1: April - June (2025) Tamil Psychiatry Journal
Articles
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Dyslexia Difficulties in Reading & Writing
It is a matter of great regret that there is not enough awareness among the people in our society about dyslexia. Therefore, special educational methods for these children, schools for them, teachers who can conduct proper training courses, and medical treatment for these children are not available properly. Therefore, the environment in which... Read more
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Epilepsy Causes and Prevention Strategies
The causes of epilepsy vary from person to person depending on their age. Epilepsy can occur at any age, but experts say that the chances of developing epilepsy are highest within the first 12 months of life. According to medical statistics, 40 to 50 children out of every 100,000 suffer from epilepsy. This article explains the causes of... Read more
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Psychiatric Practice
Many of us would have felt an uncomfortable feeling within a few hours of getting to know someone. In fact, when we see them, we may even ask ourselves why we feel this uncomfortable feeling. We feel that we have to be very careful when talking to them. Sometimes, even if we say something wrong, they will show us a lot of hatred. They will be... Read more
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
In recent times, the importance of mental health among women has been increasing. Premenstrual syndrome is considered to be one of the most common and under-reported disorders in women’s lives. It causes great distress to women and reduces their quality of life, causing great distress to their emotions, and having a major impact on their... Read more
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Insomnia Behavioral & Psychological interventions for tackling sleeplessness
Sleep is important for everyone's mental health. When a person suffers from sleep disorder, he or she will suffer from various problems both mentally and in his or her daily life cycle. They will experience difficulties such as feeling unwell in the morning, feeling sluggish, inattentive at work, feeling irritable, and also physical problems... Read more
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The Gut-Brain axis Influence of gut microbiota on Mental Health
When we think about what is inside the abdomen, the answer we get is that we start by talking about the small intestine, the large intestine, and the stomach. But scientists call the stomach- the second brain. This article describes the relationship between gut health and gut-related problems such as IBD, IBS, and ulcers and the underlying... Read more
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Attachment Styles Types and their effects in adult personality
This article explores the foundational concept of attachment styles, which refers to the emotional bonds formed between children and their primary caregivers, especially during early developmental stages. Rooted in the attachment theory proposed by John Bowlby and expanded upon by Mary Ainsworth, the article emphasizes how early... Read more
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Stress Physical, Psychological & Behavioral effects of stress on the body
We humans tend to take all the unpleasant events that happen to us every day as stress. We have very little understanding of stress and sufficient awareness to deal with it. Stress is the spontaneous reaction that occurs in our body when there are sudden physical or mental demands. This article explains the causes of stress, the types of stress... Read more
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Microhabits The importance of creating good daily routine
Even if the heart stops, the brain can function for a while. Similarly, if the brain stops, the cells in the body can function for a while. Therefore, there is no difference between the body and the mind. The mind is a part of the body. The mind is the movement of the brain. This article explains that there is no big difference between the... Read more
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Digital Media Misuse It's impact on mental health of Adolesents and Young Adults
Today's digital world has brought about an extraordinary revolution in our lives and influenced our day-to-day activities. It has especially changed the daily lives of teenagers to a great extent. Although the same digital media has provided some very noble benefits in a way, it also has a great impact on the character and mood of... Read more
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Delusion A review on various delusional things
One of the most important functions of our human brain is the process of thinking. Various disturbances in the thinking process have been identified and are grouped as thought disorder. The disturbances can occur in the form, stream or content of the thought process. The most commonly seen thought disturbance is a delusion. A delusion is a... Read more