Child and adolescent psychiatry (295 contents)
A parent's boundaries and emotional resources are the foundation of a child's safety. When they are crossed day after day, stress and then burnout occur. The child, although he or she does not yet...
Despite the wide availability of classic antidepressants, many patients do not achieve remission. Recent developments in the treatment of depression include drugs that act faster and target new...
For years, child psychiatry has received a lot of attention in the media space. Opinions vary as to what is responsible for the mental state of Polish children. Some centre around global crises,...
"I don't know what I'm feeling" - sometimes it's just a temporary disorientation after a difficult day. But for some people this phrase is an everyday occurrence. In a world that is getting louder...
Until a decade or so ago, anxiety disorders were mainly associated with middle-aged people, burdened by work and family responsibilities. Today, the problem is increasingly affecting young adults....
Is a teenager sleeping through the whole weekend wasting leisure time? Or is he regenerating himself? What gives weekend sleep away and is it really that bad? Researchers decided to find out.
The lives of many people around the world have taken on a virtual dimension. Literally everywhere - in the park, in a restaurant, in a club at a party or on public transport we see people staring at...
Excessive energy, concentration problems, mood changes, impulsivity - these are symptoms that parents of children with ADHD know well. Some opt for medication, others approach it with trepidation....
The impact of social media on teenage mental health has been talked about for years. However, a study of 3340 teenagers did not just focus on the impact of social media on the young psyche....
The common perception is that an accident, violence or the death of a loved one almost automatically leads to trauma. However, this is only part of the truth. What is trauma really and can it be...
Today, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are being diagnosed in an increasing number of children. Diagnosis is one thing, dealing with a child on the spectrum is another, usually much more challenging...
Loneliness in childhood may be associated with impaired cognitive skills and an increased risk of dementia in adulthood, to a much greater extent than loneliness experienced in adulthood. This is the...
In response to growing demand, more and more psychotherapists are offering online therapy. This is a convenient solution for both the professional and the patient. Can this form of contact be as...
Children on the autism spectrum are significantly more likely to have vitamin D and iron deficiencies than in the general population. This was the conclusion reached by a group of researchers from...
Stories of people who have become addicted to psychotropic drugs in the course of treatment for mental disorders often capture the imagination and evoke strong emotions. They are what build the...
Is psoriasis just a skin problem? Or is it something that affects your whole life - including mentally? Red patches, itching or cracking skin are just some of the daily difficulties. What do people...
The level of inflammation measured by the SII marker is directly related to the severity of depressive disorders. This finding by a group of Chinese researchers led by Dr Yixuan Bai and Dr Zanxi Fang...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults, affecting their ability to focus attention, control impulses and maintain an...
Hyperactivity, also known as overreactivity or hyperactivity, is a condition characterised by difficulty concentrating, impulsivity and excessive physical activity. It can be challenging for both...
New technologies have become part of our daily lives. With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), there is more and more discussion about the associated risks. One of these is...
Psychotherapy is generally associated with a couch, where the patient lies down and tells the therapist about his or her problems. Although this is sometimes indeed the case, in the vast majority of...
Toxic masculinity, although a rare term until recently, has now entered our vocabulary for good. It describes harmful characteristics attributed to men that are taken from cultural patterns.