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Psychiatry (930 contents)
Is it possible to work during cancer treatment?
Cancer diseases are becoming more and more common, with various consequences. More and more modern methods of diagnosing and treating them are being developed, but the consequences affect more than...
A link between inflammatory markers and major depression in patients has been discovered!
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...
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...
What is a healthy diet for people with neurosis problems?
Neurosis, also known as anxiety disorder, is a condition characterised by excessive worry, anxiety and tension, which can manifest both psychologically - through intrusive thoughts, irritability -...
What are healthy ways to deal with anxiety of loneliness?
Anxiety of loneliness is a feeling that can affect anyone - from those living alone, to those who feel isolated in crowds, to those who fear losing close relationships. It is a natural emotion...
New digital addictions: what to look out for in particular?
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...
What are healthy ways of dealing with aggression?
Aggression is a natural emotional response that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by frustration, stress, tension or feelings of injustice. It is important to...
How to deal with apathetic mood problems?
Apathy is an emotional state characterised by a lack of energy, motivation and interest in daily activities. People experiencing an apathetic mood may find it difficult to engage in work, social or...
How to deal with addiction problems?
Addictions are serious health problems that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or social status. They can involve substances, such as alcohol or drugs, as well as behaviours, such as...
How can we influence improvements in mental health?
Mental health is a key part of our overall wellbeing and quality of life. The modern world is full of challenges and stresses that can affect our mental health. Therefore, it is important to know...
Online psychotherapy: effectiveness and risks
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...
How to deal with anxiety and panic attacks?
Anxiety and panic attacks can significantly affect daily life, leading to limitations in social and occupational functioning. It is important to understand these emotional states and learn coping...
Toxic masculinity - what is it and how to recognise it?
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.
Psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist - who to choose and what to look out for?
Psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist - who do you go to for help? Who has which competences? Who prescribes medication and who conducts psychotherapy? How do I choose a good specialist?
Dentophobia - how do you overcome your fear of the dentist?
Do you have a toothache and yet you have cancelled your dental appointment again? You are not alone! According to research, as many as 29% of Poles are afraid of going to the dentist and 9% suffer...
Post-pregnancy weight - when is it worth going to a nutritionist and when is it worth going to a psychodietitian?
Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural process, but some women may find it difficult to reduce weight after giving birth due to hormonal disturbances, stress or bad eating habits. In such a...
What does support for people with eating disorders look like in Poland?
In Poland, most cases of eating disorders are diagnosed in people under 20 years of age. An increase in the incidence was observed particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eating disorders are a...
Understanding stress and anxiety. Key differences worth knowing!
Although stress and anxiety are feelings that each of us has experienced many times in our lives, paradoxically we often fail to distinguish between these states. While both prepare our bodies to act...
Pregnancy in a patient with borderline and BPAD: should gynaecologists be told about diagnoses?
Women with psychiatric disorders - as well as those who do not receive psychiatric care - can lead ordinary lives and, for example, engage successfully in professional activities. They are also...
Christmas and its impact on the psyche: why do some people feel bad at Christmas?
Christmas is associated with the opportunity to spend quality time with family - this is indeed the case, but not always. Some people don't like Christmas, others don't necessarily enjoy getting...
A lump in the throat or globus hystericus: when is it a neurosis and when is it a serious illness?
Anxiety disorders may be accompanied by various body symptoms, such as headaches, abdominal pain and hand tremors. Some people experience a feeling of having a foreign body, known as a "gula", in the...
Seasonal depression in children - how to recognise it and help your child?
Winter has arrived and your child has started complaining about a lack of energy? Is he depressed and doesn't want to go to school? Beware, these could be signs of seasonal depression.
