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Mental and behavioural disorders (665 contents)
Does diet have an impact on sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder involving repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to hypoxia and frequent awakenings. The main risk factors include obesity, anatomical defects and...
Harvard research: the role of lithium in Alzheimer's
Could lithium deficiency be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease? Research suggests that levels of this element may affect cognitive function and neurodegenerative processes in the brain.
Can I become a mother if I suffer from depression?
"When a woman suffering from depression thinks about motherhood, often the first emotion is not joy but fear. Fear for her own health and that of her child. Does the illness completely derail plans...
How to deal with professional burnout in nurses and midwives?
Professional burnout among nurses and midwives is a growing problem. Staff shortages, excessive workloads and too low wages are causing more and more workers in this sector to leave not only the beds...
MBSR - can a few weeks of mindfulness practice change your life?
When was the last time you were truly present in the here and now? Today's reality requires us to be constantly available - to our employer, friends, family, but not to ourselves. More and more of us...
Crisis in child psychiatry or crisis in parenting?
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' - what is alexithymia and can it be cured?
"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...
Anxiety in young adults. Why does it increasingly affect 18-30 year-olds?
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....
New research uncovers repetitive profiles in people on the autism spectrum
Is the autism spectrum based only on variations in symptoms? A study by a group of scientists, published in the journal Nature Genetics in July 2025, sheds new light on the knowledge gathered so far...
Can Alzheimer's be cured? Find out about the latest discovery by foreign scientists!
Alzheimer's is one of those diagnoses that most of us dread. Memory loss, sudden mood changes, disorientation in familiar surroundings - these are symptoms that strike fear not only in older people,...
A break from social media? It will improve your mental state!
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...
The impact of social media on the young psyche - how do you know if a teenager has a problem?
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....
New standards for perinatal care put the focus on the mother's mental health
A new Decree of the Minister of Health has been issued regarding the perinatal care of pregnant women. It also takes into account the mental health of women. Find out what changes have taken place...
Climate depression - when does caring for the planet become a psychological burden?
Can the anxiety, sadness and sense of hopelessness associated with climate change be described as climate depression? Progressive climate change: the problem of access to water, increasingly...
Pathways of a parent of a child on the autism spectrum: challenges and where to find help
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...
Emotions of the young patient: how to support the child during hospitalisation
Hospitalization has a huge impact on the child's emotions, as it is a situation of great stress and emotional disorganization. This is why an interdisciplinary approach based on care and empathic...
What can loneliness in childhood result in?
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...
About the pros and cons of online therapy - everything you need to know!
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...
Link between autism spectrum and vitamin D and iron deficiencies under study
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...
From crying to cooperation, or how to minimise a child's anxiety before a blood donation?
Blood donation can cause severe stress for both adults and children. In the youngest patients, it is directly related to a lack of skills in dealing with difficult situations. How can you help your...
What are healthy ways to deal with childbirth anxiety?
Childbirth anxiety, also known as tokophobia, is a feeling of anxiety, fear or even panic that can accompany expectant mothers at various stages of pregnancy. It is a natural reaction to the unknown,...
How to deal with ADHD problems?
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...
