Science

Capgras Delusion Capgras delusion is a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family members…

Intrusive Thought Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, impulses or “mental images”. These thoughts may surround the fear of committing an act they consider to be…

Mass Psychogenic Illness Mass psychogenic illness (MPI) is when people in a group start feeling sick at the same time even though there is no…

About Emotional Contagion Emotional contagion is a term that describes the fact that we take on the moods and attitudes of those around us. While…

Codependency Disorder The term ‘Codependency’ is often used casually to describe relationships where a person is needy or dependent upon, another person. It is a…

Codependency Codependency is a psychological condition that is manifested in a relationship. It is a controversial concept for a dysfunctional helping relationship where one person…

Antipsychotics Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers are a range of medications that are used for some types of mental distress or disorder…

Psychosis Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not. It is an umbrella…

Mood Disorder Mood disorder, also known as mood (affective) disorders is a category of illnesses that describe a serious change in mood. It is a…

Folie à deux Folie à deux is a rare psychiatric occurrence in which one person’s psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, are transmitted to another person.…

About Delirium Delirium is a state of confusion that comes on very suddenly and lasts hours to days. If your loved one becomes delirious, it…

About Delusion Definition – Delusions are fixed and firmly held beliefs that have no basis in reality. As a pathology, it is distinct from a…