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Mr. Chawalit is a traffic police officer stationed in the beautiful city of Rotorua, New Zealand. Together with his wife Kimberly, they are proud parents to an extremely energetic ten-year-old boy, Nathen. While Nathan excels on the pitch as the star inside center of his school’s under eleven rugby football team, his academic struggle and…

Have you ever wished that you had a nicer nose? A more dashing smile, perhaps like your favorite actor? Or smooth silky hair like your favorite actress? Rest assured, these are all normal human thoughts. However, some individuals do cross the line of common human vanity with a psychological disorder known as body dysmorphic disorder….

Let’s have a look at a scenario: Ms. Kathaleeya is a seventeen-year-old high school student who was brought to the hospital by her mother. Her mother explains to the emergency room doctor that her daughter fainted at ballet rehearsal. Ms. Kathaleeya’s loss of consciousness was brief, and once she regained consciousness she displayed no signs…

This week I received a message from two people who we will refer to for anonymity as Miss A and Miss B asking to learn more about major depressive disorder. She went on to explain that recently a famous actor attempted suicide. The actor has been battling clinical depression for years. She would like to…

Imagine this scenario: A young businesswoman is in a hurry to leave her house for an important meeting. She is stressed and on edge meticulously planning for her presentation. Her boss has hinted that she might receive a promotion if the meeting goes well. Before leaving the house, she pours out a bowl of cat…