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What does the initial contact with a patient experiencing a mental health crisis look like?
The first few minutes of contact with a patient experiencing a mental health crisis are crucial for their safety and for establishing further cooperation. The nurse should simultaneously observe the...
What are the non-pharmacological methods of treating pain in children?
Pain in children is a common clinical problem, and its proper assessment and management are crucial for the safety, comfort and recovery of young patients. Non-pharmacological treatment methods,...
Am I just feeling sad, or am I already suffering from depression? When should I consult a psychiatrist?
Sadness, tiredness, trouble sleeping and a lack of enjoyment from things that used to bring you joy – is this just a rough patch, or is it depression? Find out how to recognise worrying symptoms and...
Do you use AI a lot? You might not be feeling your best!
Can artificial intelligence affect our well-being? Researchers have investigated the link between frequent use of AI and mental health.
The autism spectrum and personality disorders: why is an accurate diagnosis so important?
Autism spectrum disorders and personality disorders are two distinct groups of mental disorders. The former are associated with abnormalities present from early childhood, whilst the latter are...
Am I protected? The issue of insufficient investment in women’s health
Women live longer, but their health is still underfunded and under-researched. Let’s examine why women’s healthcare requires greater attention, which areas are most neglected, and what changes could...
How can you tell the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance in a child?
Food allergy and food intolerance are terms that parents often use interchangeably. Although both conditions can cause similar symptoms, their causes and progression are completely different. It is...
Overweight and obesity in children – the latest dietary recommendations
Overweight and obesity in children are currently among the most serious public health problems. According to WHO data, the number of overweight children is steadily rising, and the problem affects...
Grieving after a miscarriage is genuine grief – how can you cope with it?
A miscarriage is more than just the loss of a pregnancy. It is also the loss of dreams, plans and visions of the future that began to take shape the moment two lines appeared on the test. When a...
Constipation in toddlers – the role of fibre, fluids and mealtime routines
Constipation in young children is most often linked to diet, insufficient hydration, stress or poor bowel habits. An adequate intake of fibre, which supports healthy bowel function, is crucial in...
Childhood obesity – treatment and nutrition. A guide for parents
Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly common problem, mainly due to an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, stress and genetic factors. If left untreated, it can lead to serious illnesses in...
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...
What complications of COVID-19 can occur in children?
In children, SARS-CoV-2 infection is most often mild or asymptomatic, but in some cases it can lead to serious complications. Of particular clinical relevance is the multisystem inflammatory...
The impact of parental stress on children's emotion regulation
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...
Diet and ADHD - how nutrition can support concentration and nervous system function
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects, among other things, concentration and emotion regulation. Its symptoms often persist into adulthood as well. A growing body of research suggests...
The gut-brain axis: how diet changes the gut microbiota and what it means for cognitive function
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, in which the vagus nerve and the gut microbiota play an important role. Among other...
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,...
Nipah virus: global threat or global sensation?
Media reports at the beginning of 2026 about Nipah virus infections in India have caused concern in many people. The fact that this kind of information quickly causes a sensation should hardly come...
How does skin-to-skin contact affect stress regulation, lactation and emotional bonding?
Skin-to-skin contact is also called kangarooing among medical staff. It is the laying of a naked newborn baby on one parent's naked chest. At this point, he can hear their heartbeat, feel their...
Fat is not so scary - full-fat cheese and cream may reduce the risk of dementia?
An extensive Swedish study indicates a possible link between consumption of high-fat cheese and cream and a lower risk of developing dementia in later life. Given the bad reputation of dairy, this...
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...
Convenience at the expense of health? The cardiovascular impact of eating out
Nowadays, almost everyone leads a fast-paced lifestyle. Being in a hurry, doing several or even more things at once or making decisions on the run is an everyday occurrence. Unfortunately, these...
