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  Introduction - The human mind is complex—capable of logic, creativity, emotion, and resilience. But it can also falter, producing psychological distress that affects thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In psychiatry, two of the most important and historically distinct terms used to describe mental disorders are neurosis and psychosis. These two concepts represent very different levels of mental disturbance: • Neurosis involves distress, anxiety, or maladaptive coping, but the person retains a grip on reality. • Psychosis, on the other hand, represents a severe mental disorder where the individual loses touch with reality, often experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. In this article, we will take a deep dive into neurosis and psychosis, exploring their history, clinical features, causes, neurobiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Historical Background Freud and Psychoanalysis The term neurosis was widely used in psychoanalysis. Sigmund Freud saw n...

  *Introduction - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is one of the most controversial and misunderstood procedures in psychiatry. It involves the application of controlled electric currents to the brain to induce brief seizures, with the aim of alleviating symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders. Despite its controversial history and portrayal in media, modern ECT is a highly refined and regulated medical procedure, supported by a substantial body of scientific evidence. This document delves into the history, mechanism, indications, procedure, risks, effectiveness, and evolving role of ECT in psychiatric medicine. Historical Background ECT has its roots in the early 20th century when psychiatrists were exploring somatic treatments for mental illnesses. Before the introduction of ECT, treatments such as insulin coma therapy, lobotomy, and chemically induced seizures were common. In 1938, Italian neurologists Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini developed the first version of ECT ...