In the UK, sending threatening or abusive messages, including texts, is taken very seriously by the law. Where someone is threatening to take children and harm a mother—can involve multiple legal issues under UK law, including: 1. Harassment or Stalking: Under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, sending threatening messages can constitute harassment. Harassment includes any behaviour… Read More Malicious Communications Act 1988
Dissociative Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by a disconnection or disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, identity, memory, and perception. These disorders often result from severe psychological stress or trauma.… Read More Dissociative Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder is a prevalent and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities. The symptoms of depression can affect various aspects of a person’s life, including their emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.… Read More Major Depressive Disorder (Depression):
Creating an exhaustive A to Z list of mental disorders would be quite extensive, as there are numerous recognized mental health conditions. I’ll provide you with an overview, covering a range of mental disorders from various categories:… Read More A TO Z OF Mental disorders
Neuroscientists using MRI scans discovered that psychopathic people have a 10% larger striatum, a cluster of neurons in the subcortical basal ganglia of the forebrain, than regular people. This represents a clear biological distinction between psychopaths and non-psychopathic people. Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), the University of Pennsylvania, and California State University have discovered a… Read More Psychopaths and non-psychopathic people
There is evidence to suggest that psychopathy has a genetic component, but it is also influenced by environmental factors. Studies have shown that genetic factors account for approximately half of the variance in psychopathic traits. However, it’s important to note that having a genetic predisposition to psychopathy does not necessarily mean that an individual will… Read More Q & A – Is psychopathy genetic?
While senseless revenge is not considered a specific mental disorder in and of itself, it may be associated with certain mental health conditions or personality disorders. For example, individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in senseless revenge as a way to assert power and control over others, while individuals with borderline personality disorder may… Read More Q & A – Is “senseless revenge” a mental disorder?
