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A Dichotic Listening Paradigm to Understand and Treat Auditory Hallucinations

A Dichotic Listening Paradigm to Understand and Treat Auditory Hallucinations

Auditory hallucinations are a key clinical feature of psychosis, schizophrenia, and a host of other disorders. Nearly 70-80% of patients with schizophrenia experience hearing voices without a corresponding external source. Out of these, 30-40% of the patients are resistant to antipsychotic medication. Even when effective, these medicines have unwanted side-effects. Swedish psychologist Kenneth Hugdahl has contributed significantly to the research into the neurobiology of auditory hallucinations and proposed a rather elegant solution for their management.

The Changing Climate: Ramifications and Mitigation

The Changing Climate: Ramifications and Mitigation

The fact that human activities increase emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases that lead to climate change, is well documented. These changes lead to drought, heatwaves, floods, wildfires, failed crops, and storms, which in turn, affect humans. The physical effects of climate change are well known however, it also has a psychological impact on humans. Knowing about these harmful consequences, efforts have been made to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Many countries have looked into the matter and have come together to work towards a sustainable future.

Mand to make Amend

Mand to make Amend

Does your child get frustrated because they cannot communicate? If yes, then teaching this simple verbal operant will enable the non-verbal individual to engage in day-to-day communication. Mand, is the most frequent, and essential verbal operant that follows babbling and opens doors to full-fledged communication.