Research
Welcome to the research space! The following articles are meant to help you understand the way the brain is connected with our other body systems, as well as so many aspects of life. They have been written by students, researchers, professors, and professionals around the world that want to enhance lives, one at a time.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
May 29, 2023 | Anagha Srinivasan | Psychology
Bipolar mood swings are much more extreme and continue much longer than regular mood swings. All emotions, whether positive or negative, are amplified. One may notice drastic changes in energy, activity, and sleep patterns that are out of the ordinary.
Understanding Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD)
May 15, 2023 | Divyanshi Singh | Psychology
Personality disorders are a set of mental health problems marked by out-of-step behaviors and thought patterns with cultural norms, and those who suffer from these diseases have mental and behavioral characteristics that make it difficult for them to function and integrate into society (Proulx, 2021). Schizoid personality disorder constitutes one of the personality disorders and its defining trait, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is a persistent detachment from social interactions and limited emotional expression in social circumstances (Bennett, 2017).
Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
May 8, 2023 | Ashley Chen | Psychology
The human brain is very complex, and when horrible things happen, it tends to do anything to protect itself. Different situations can cause the brain to shield itself in different ways, and developing an alter could be one way for the brain to do so. This form of dissociative disorder was previously known as “Multiple Personality Disorder”.
Deep Brain Stimulation and Its Effects on Schizophrenia
May 1, 2023 | Ashley Chen | Psychology
Why does schizophrenia happen? Scientists haven’t found a single cause for schizophrenia. Like many other neurological disorders, it can be caused by many things. Genetics happen to play a role in the likelihood. So, back to the beginning, what’s this technology to bypass schizophrenia? Deep brain stimulation. Now that’s probably something you’ve never heard before. Deep brain stimulation is a surgical operation where electrodes are implanted into certain areas of the brain to generate normal brain activities or functions.
Understanding Intermittent Explosive Disorder
April 17, 2023 | Divyanshi Singh | Psychology
Intermittent Explosive Disorder and its manifestations have been referred to as ‘Rage Attacks’, ‘Episodic Dyscontrol’, and ‘Explosive Personality’. Intermittent Explosive Disorder is generally a long-term condition, with symptoms lasting for years.
Perspectives on Postpartum Psychosis
March 20, 2023 | Anagha Srinivasan | Psychology
Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a rare disorder that is characterized by sleep disturbances (mostly insomnia), changes in mood, anxiety, sadness, chattiness, euphoria, obsessive contemplation and confusion, delusions, hallucinations, along with disorganized behavior, which manifests in 2/1000 mothers within the first 2-4 weeks after delivery (Sit, et. al., 2006).
Understanding Depression
March 6, 2023 | Anagha Srinivasan | Psychology
Depression might be just a term to some, however, it’s a reality for others. Therefore, in anticipation of the distinction between experiencing ordinary human emotions and having a clinically diagnosed disorder becoming too blurry, comprehending the rudimentary concepts of depression becomes essential.