Mental health

By Soumitra Basu - Apr 24, 2021

One of the greatest concerns in psychiatry is the issue of delusional thinking that underlies the phenomenon of psychotic illness. A delusion is considered to be a firm, fixed, false idea that cannot be corrected by reasoning and presentation of facts to the contrary and that is out of tune with the subject’s socio-cultural and educational background. There might be weird delusions with homicidal intent which can become difficult to deal with, as they defy all logic and are not amenable to counselling. Such delusions constitute a threat to society and have to be professionally dealt with. In extreme cases, such subjects have to be isolated from the rest of the community till he or she recovers meaningful insights.

By Soumitra Basu - Jan 15, 2019

Classically, psychoanalysis considers that all experiences are rooted in the past. Psychological problems are viewed to arise from unresolved developmental issues or past traumas. The quality of a relationship between two individuals is always regarded in reference to some earlier relationship — a sort of primal absolute, though forgotten. This would mean that no entirely novel, autonomous or irreducible experience would be possible. We would always belong to the past!

By Soumitra Basu - Jul 15, 2018

Fragments of Infinity – Essays in Religion and Philosophy

By Unknown Author - Jul 15, 2018

Contributions of Existential Psychotherapy in Existence — A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology.

By Natalie Tobert - Apr 24, 2017

This article explores systematic cultural U-turns which occur globally, and it suggests we are heading towards another change regarding our understanding of consciousness and mental well-being. It also presents older assumptions around mental well-being, and newer ways of understanding and addressing human experiences.