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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Psychological Perspective on Human Experience

Autism Spectrum Disorder is not merely a clinical diagnosis; it is a deeply human condition that reflects the vast diversity of the human mind. As a psychology student aspiring to become a clinical psychologist, I have often found that autism challenges the way society defines “normal” behaviour, intelligence, communication, and emotional expression. Autism Spectrum Disorder […]

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Understanding Intellectual Disability: A Psychological Perspective on Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Functioning

  Intellectual Disability is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior that originate during the developmental period. From a psychological standpoint, it is not merely a deficit in intelligence but a complex interaction of cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, social skills, and environmental influences. As a student of psychology and

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Understanding Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Psychology Student’s Perspective

As a BA psychology student aspiring to become a clinical psychologist, I have come to realize that mental health is not only about conditions like OCD or depression that develop later in life. Many psychological challenges begin early, shaping how individuals think, communicate, learn, and relate to the world. These are known as intellectual and

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Understanding Dissociative Disorder — Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Dissociation is a human experience most of us go through at some point—like when we “zone out” during a long lecture or drive without remembering the last few minutes. But when dissociation becomes severe, frequent, and disrupts daily functioning, it may indicate a dissociative disorder. These disorders affect a person’s memory, identity, emotions, and perception

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Anxiety Disorders: A Psychology Student’s Guide to Understanding a Complex Condition

Anxiety disorders has become one of the most frequently used words in our generation, yet only a few truly understand what an anxiety disorder actually means. As a psychology student, my journey into mental health made me realize how easily everyday stress gets confused with clinical anxiety. Through academic learning and exposure to real cases,

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OCD: My Journey Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder as a Psychology Student

As a psychology student dreaming of becoming a clinical psychologist, I often find myself drawn to the intricate world of mental disorders. Among them, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) stands out—not just because of its complexity, but because of how misunderstood it still is in everyday conversations. Most people casually say, “I’m so OCD,” when they like

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Types of Mental Disorders: A Psychology Student’s Deep Dive Into the Mind

As a college student pursuing BA Psychology, I often come across people who casually use terms like anxiety, depression, or OCD in everyday conversations. But studying human behavior academically made me realise how deep and complex mental disorders truly are. Writing this blog is my way of creating awareness with compassion, accuracy, and the scientific

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Mental Disorders: My Inspiring Journey as a Psychology Student

As a BA psychology student preparing for a future career as a clinical psychologist, I’ve slowly realised that mental disorders are not just academic topics printed in a textbook. They are personal battles people face daily—sometimes silently, sometimes with fear, sometimes without the language to describe what they feel. When I attend my classes, read

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Depression: A Student Psychologist’s Guide to Understanding the Mind

As a college-going BA psychology student dreaming of becoming a clinical psychologist, I often get asked what depression truly feels like from a psychological perspective. The truth is—it is not just sadness. Depression is a deep mental, emotional, and sometimes physical struggle that affects how you think, feel, behave, and even how you perceive yourself.

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🌀 Understanding Schizophrenia: A Student Psychologist’s Perspective

As a BA Psychology student planning to become a clinical psychologist, learning about schizophrenia changed the way I understand mental health. It is not “madness” or “split personality” — it is a chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and interprets reality. What touched me most during my study of this mental

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