Beyond the Assault: Navigating Rape Trauma Syndrome

Beyond the Assault: Navigating Rape Trauma Syndrome

ByDr Neeshu Rathore

Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is a natural response to sexual assault. It is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that affects survivors emotionally, physically, and mentally. While everyone’s healing process is different, RTS helps explain common reactions to trauma and the journey toward recovery. What is Rape Trauma Syndrome? RTS describes the psychological and…

Stockholm Syndrome: The Psychological Phenomenon Explained

ByDr Neeshu Rathore

What is Stockholm Syndrome, and Why Is It Called That? Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological response in which a hostage or victim develops emotional bonds with their captor. The term originated from a 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, where hostages defended and showed loyalty to their captors, including Clark Olofsson, a known criminal. This…