Historically, it has been wrongfully believed that pregnancy and the puerperal period, also known as the postpartum period, serve as protective factors against mental health…
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Author: Pavani Kumar
Caring for Our Caregivers: Physician Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The conclusion of September brings the end to National Suicide Awareness month, a topic often shunned by public discussion. Awareness regarding this issue should not…
A Deep Dive into Epilepsy and it’s (Not-So) Shocking Ramifications on Global Health
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by a recurrent onset of seizures (Mayo Clinic, 2021). Seizures are abnormal electrical activity in the brain which can…
A Break from the Oneself (and Maybe the World): Examining Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder
*Top image is part of a comic drawn by a community member, with the account name as Planetmclulu, on Bored Panda. The individual’s name is…
What is Multiple System Atrophy?
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the suspension of the standard function of the autonomic nervous system with a presentation…
Clinical Presentation of ADHD in Women
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder in which symptoms often manifest in childhood and can persist throughout adulthood.…
Art and Music Therapies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is classified as a neurological and developmental condition characterized by behavioral difficulties in areas of social interaction and communication. Individuals with…
Racial Disparities Seen in Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by compromised memory, thinking, and behavioral patterns. It is believed that Alzheimer’s is a result of aggregations…