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MADNESS

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  MADNESS Madness is insanity, imprudence, delusion, foolishness, crazy or stupidity   , dangerous behavior. Madness is a sociological phenomenon that affects not only oneself and one's immediate environment but also society. Madness is a term that has historically been used to describe a range of mental health conditions characterized by extreme or irrational behavior, thoughts, or emotions. Also we can say madness is a foolish, impulsive behavior. Madness is a culturally specific reflection of what would more presently be deemed as a kind of mental illness. I do not, however, wish to limit any dialogue of the past according to present understandings, nor do I wish to medicalize conditions such as madness and insanity as “archaic” representations of psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia or psychosis. Madness in psychology is a rich and evolving concept that reflects the interplay of historical, cultural and psychological factors. Understanding madness requires a nu...
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  MENTAL DISORDERS Mental disorders are defined as conditions that create distress and affect a person’s ability to function. These conditions affect how people behave and think. They can also impact how people are able to function at home, work, school, relationships, and other important life domains. A mental disorder is often used interchangeably with the terms psychological disorder , psychiatric disorder , and mental illness . The “official” term is mental disorder . A mental disorder is a syndrome that causes significant disturbance in behavior, emotion, and cognition. The mental disorders are also usually accompanied by significant distress that affects a person's work, school, and social relationships. If a disorder is seen as something that lies outside of the statistical norm, then people who are considered exceptionally talented or gifted in a particular area would also be regarded as abnormal. So rather than focusing on actions that are considered outside of the nor...

HONESTY

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                                                                      HONESTY Honesty means truthfulness, and method of developing the habit of telling the fact in the course of life. People who practice honesty in their lives have strong moral character. An honest person is well-behaved, always follows the rules and regulations, is disciplined, speaks the truth, and is punctual. Honest people can be reliable because they always tend to tell the truth. Honesty is a value to guide behavior. It means telling the truth, acting with fairness toward others, and not stealing from or taking advantage of others. It is considered a hallmark of a moral person and a virtue to which someone who wants to be viewed as a person of integrity should aspire. When we are honest with ourselves, we build reliance with o...