Relocating to a nursing home is becoming increasingly common as populations age in many countries around the world. This significant life transition brings numerous psychological difficulties and adaptation problems. Elderly individuals are forced to adjust to a new environment, social dynamics, and changes in their societal roles.
How to Help a Child Go Through the Three-Year-Old Crisis: A Guide for Parents
Parents often encounter a phase known as the “three-year-old crisis“. This stage in a child’s development is characterized by a range of behavioral issues such as stubbornness, negativism, and frequent tantrums. While this period can be challenging for parents, it is essential to understand that it is a normal part of child development and has […]
Hypnagogic hallucinations: unraveling the phenomenon
Hypnagogic Hallucinations are vivid, often bizarre visual, auditory, or tactile experiences that occur in the state between wakefulness and sleep. Mysterious by nature, hypnagogic hallucinations have evoked both awe and fascination in humanity for centuries, giving rise to numerous theories and interpretations about their origin and meaning.
How to Overcome Emotional Discomfort when Visiting a Gynecologist?
Feeling anxious or uncomfortable during a visit to the gynecologist is a common experience for many women. Despite the fact that gynecological examinations are considered vital for maintaining women’s health, many avoid them due to fear, shame, or past negative experiences. However, by taking the right steps, it is possible to significantly reduce emotional discomfort […]
Hypersomnia: Reflection of the Sleepy World in the Mirror of Time
Hypersomnia, or excessive daytime sleepiness, is a common sleep disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. This condition is characterized by a persistent feeling of fatigue and sleepiness despite getting an adequate amount of sleep at night. People with hypersomnia often have difficulty concentrating, remembering things, and being productive, which can significantly impact their quality of […]
Features of Development in Children Aged 12-15: Mysteries of Adolescent Psychology
The period from 12 to 15 years is one of the most important and challenging stages in a child’s development. It can, without exaggeration, be called a time of great changes, when children experience the transition from childhood to adolescence. During this period, significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes occur, profoundly impacting their lives […]
Mood Swings: Understanding and Overcoming Sudden Emotional Shifts
Many of us are familiar with sudden mood swings. One moment, you feel on top of the world, full of energy and positivity, and the next, you experience fatigue, sadness, or irritability. These sudden emotional fluctuations can affect productivity, relationships, and overall quality of life. It’s important to understand that mood swings are not just […]
Bioacoustic Correction: Sound Therapy for a Better Life
Bioacoustic correction is an innovative therapeutic method that harnesses the power of sound waves and vibrations for health improvement. This approach is based on the understanding that every cell, tissue, and organ in our body has its own resonance frequencies, and by affecting them with specially selected sound waves, it is possible to trigger self-recovery […]
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): an Effective Method for Treating Mental Disorders
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a psychiatric treatment method in which a controlled electrical current is passed through the patient’s brain, inducing a brief seizure. Despite its controversial reputation, ECT remains one of the most effective treatments for severe mental disorders such as clinical depression and bipolar disorder.
Why We Sleep Poorly: The Main Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is characterized by difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting a restful night’s sleep. Good sleep is essential for physical and mental health, helping to restore energy, boost the immune system, and improve cognitive function.
Anxiety Disorder: Understanding and Overcoming
Anxiety Disorder (AD) is a chronic mental condition characterized by excessive anxiety, worry, and fears that significantly hinder a person’s daily life. People with AD tend to experience a constant feeling of tension, apprehension, and worry, even in situations that do not pose a real threat.
Hypomania: Energy That Changes Life for the Worse
Hypomania is a state of moderately elevated mood, energy, and activity that is part of the bipolar disorder spectrum. While hypomania may be perceived as a positive and productive state, it represents a form of manic episode and can lead to serious consequences if left untreated.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Secrets of Harmony and Dissonance
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. ASD is referred to as a “spectrum” because the symptoms and their severity can vary greatly among individuals.
Schizoid Personality Disorder: The Hidden Symphony of Loneliness
Schizoid Personality Disorder (SzPD) is a relatively understudied but not uncommon mental condition, characterized by difficulties in interpersonal relationships and a tendency towards loneliness. A person with SzPD is often perceived as emotionally detached, introverted, and indifferent to social interactions. However, beneath this outward appearance lies a complex personality with unique thought patterns and perceptions […]
Depth Psychology: Revelations from the Unconscious Mind
Depth Psychology is a set of theoretical approaches and practical methods focused on the study of unconscious processes in the human psyche. This field emerged in the early 20th century, thanks to the works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung, and other prominent figures of the psychoanalytic movement.