Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) touches lives quietly yet powerfully. Around the world, it affects an estimated 2–3 percent of the population, according to the World Health Organization. Behind each number is a person fighting a private battle someone counting, checking, cleaning, or praying in loops just to feel safe. Yet, within those same statistics lie stories … Read more
Across the world, therapy has become more than just a treatment it’s a lifeline. Millions of people turn to counselors every day to find balance, recover from trauma, or simply make sense of life’s challenges. But what actually makes therapy work? To answer that, we spoke with several professional counselors who shared their thoughts on … Read more
In 2026, mental health conversations are louder than ever yet some stories still whisper from the margins. They belong to people living with rare psychological disorders, conditions so uncommon that many doctors will never see a case in their lifetime. Fewer than 1 in 10,000 people experience these illnesses, but for those who do, life … Read more
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common and challenging mental health issues faced by military veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, around 11–20% of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan report symptoms of PTSD each year. For veterans from earlier conflicts like Vietnam, studies show rates as high … Read more
Developmental milestones are more than just small victories in a child’s growth. They are key signals that show how a child is progressing physically, emotionally, and socially. Parents often celebrate the first steps, the first word, or the first time their child plays with others. But for child psychologists, these milestones are not only joyful, … Read more
Mental health is no longer a hidden topic. Around the world, more people are opening up about stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. In this growing conversation, psychiatric nurses play a critical role. They are the first point of contact for many patients, and their interviews often set the tone for treatment and recovery. Through … Read more
Introduction Dyslexia is one of the most widely studied learning difficulties in psychology and education. It affects an estimated 5–10% of the global population, with children often diagnosed during their early school years when reading, writing, and comprehension tasks begin to demand more complex skills. Unlike common misunderstandings, dyslexia is not a problem of intelligence, … Read more
Statistics may sound dry, but in psychology, it becomes the language through which researchers describe human behavior. Every time a psychologist collects survey responses, records reaction times, or measures stress levels, the raw numbers by themselves are confusing. Descriptive statistics step in to organize and simplify those numbers so they make sense. Instead of staring … Read more
Introduction Clinical psychology today stands as one of the most respected and vital fields of mental health care. But this wasn’t always the case. Less than two centuries ago, conditions like depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia were often misunderstood, ignored, or explained away as supernatural forces. In many parts of the world, people suffering from mental … Read more
Juvenile delinquency is not a new concern, but it is one that has become increasingly visible in today’s world. From street crimes to cyberbullying, young people are engaging in behaviors that not only harm others but also put their own futures at risk. According to UNICEF, millions of children and adolescents worldwide are involved in … Read more