6 Important Family Conflict/Environment and 5 Caregiver Burden Assessments

Introduction The assessment of family conflict, environmental stressors, and caregiver burden represents an essential component of comprehensive psychological evaluation. Human functioning does not occur in isolation—psychological distress is often embedded Read More…

Overview of 4 Important Diagnostic Systems: DSM-5, ICD-11, SCID-5, and WHODAS 2.0

Introduction In clinical psychology and psychiatry, the accurate classification, diagnosis, and assessment of mental disorders are crucial for effective treatment, research, and communication among professionals. Diagnostic systems such as the Read More…

4 Important Bipolar Disorders: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, and Suicide

Introduction Bipolar disorders are severe mood disorders characterized by alternating episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. They are chronic, recurrent conditions that significantly impair functioning, relationships, and quality of Read More…

4 Important Depressive Disorders: Diagnostic Criteria, Etiology, and Treatment

Introduction Depressive disorders constitute a group of psychiatric conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in mood, cognition, and behavior. They represent some of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, significantly Read More…

Obsessive-Compulsive and 5 Important Related Disorders: Classification, Etiology, and Treatment

Introduction Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders are a distinct category of psychiatric conditions characterized by intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and compulsions that cause significant distress and functional impairment. The DSM-5 (APA, Read More…

5 Important Types of Anxiety Disorders: Classifications, Types, Etiology, and Treatments

Introduction Anxiety is a normal human emotion that serves as a survival mechanism, preparing the body to respond to potential threats through the “fight or flight” response. However, anxiety disorders Read More…

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025: One Conversation Can Make a Difference

Every 40 seconds, somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide (World Health Organization (WHO), 2021). This translates to over 700,000 deaths annually, leaving millions of families and communities Read More…

4 Important Disorders of Aging

Introduction Aging is not solely a biological process but also a psychosocial journey that often entails vulnerabilities to mental health problems. While many older adults age successfully and remain psychologically Read More…

Stress and Aging: 6 Important Dimensions of It

Introduction Aging is a lifelong process characterized by biological, psychological, and social changes that shape the human experience. One critical aspect of aging is how individuals encounter and respond to Read More…

7 Important Trends in Personnel Psychology

Introduction Personnel psychology, a core domain of industrial-organizational psychology, is devoted to understanding and enhancing employee behavior and outcomes in the workplace. There are new and important trends in it.  Read More…

STAI and 2 Important Types of Anxieties

Introduction Anxiety is a central topic in psychology and psychiatry, manifesting both as a transient state and a stable trait. Differentiating between temporary situational anxiety and an individual’s predisposition to Read More…

Vipassana and Mindfulness: 2 Important Concepts in Indian Counselling

Introduction The Indian tradition of psychology places significant emphasis on inner transformation and self-realization as key aspects of mental well-being. Practices like Vipassanā and mindfulness have been foundational to Buddhist Read More…