Swati Salunkhe

Psychology broadly refers to an in-depth analysis of behavior with relevance to different life situations, be it human or even animal behavior. A parallel field, namely Psychiatry deals with issues of a similar nature concerning similar sections of the population.

So how different is Psychology from Psychiatry? Is it really different or are they the same courses with different names?

Difference in Curriculum;

Study/Training;

• Ø Psychologist: – M.A./M.Sc [Psychology]

Eligibility:- BA [Psychology]/Graduation in any stream.

• Ø Psychiatrist: – MBBS & Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychiatry.

Eligibility:- 10+2 [PCB]

Difference with regard to treatment methodology;

• Ø Psychologists:- Involve majorly in counselling & psychotherapy

                                Includes verbal interactions & assessment.

• Ø Psychiatrists:- Involve majorly … Continue Reading
  

 As the board exam approaches, the only buzzwords in a student’s life are “study,” “revision”! Isn’t it boring? Everybody you meet keeps reminding you to revise. Now is it important to revise & what exactly is revision? Lets check it out!

Revision –as the word goes, it means “re-vision,” i.e. to see & go over again all that has been learnt. It means revising the entire year’s portion in a period of few days. That sounds tough, doesn’t it? Therefore, the most important factor for revision is MOTIVATION. To be self motivated … Continue Reading

A question that becomes a nightmare for parents and children equally is the choice of stream after schooling. The decision may be arrived through various approaches. Once the decision of the stream is made, the next question, though important, but quite obviously overlooked – which college to go to? For many, this question might itself sound irrelevant. The pressure of securing admission [now as it is an online procedure] is so high that the choice of college takes a back seat. But as the tension of seeking admission gets … Continue Reading