People with similar mental disorders tend to pair up
The likelihood of being paired up with a person with a similar disorder is sometimes twice, sometimes three times, higher than forming a couple with a healthy person.
Borderline personality. What are the boundaries of those affected by this disorder?
What does the term 'personality disorder' mean? A personality disorder is not in itself an illness, or at least it should not be equated with an illness. What is different is, for example,...
Hypomania - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of affective disorders
Hypomania (hypomaniacal syndrome), usually described as a state of excessively elevated mood, a so-called 'high' or 'mania of milder intensity', can represent one of the episodes of bipolar affective...
Eating disorders - types, causes, treatment
Food is an expressive symbol in our culture. A positive symbol. It is an expression of love, care, connection, respect. It is used to celebrate important events and mourn losses. It becomes as often...
Dangerous Baron Munchhausen syndrome
Baron Munchhausen syndrome is categorised as a sham disorder, involving the induction of psychosomatic symptoms with the aim of leading to hospitalisation. The aim of people with the syndrome, is to...
Mathematics of the mind
Researchers are trying to create mathematical models of sequential thinking to understand a variety of mental disorders
Self-harm as a mental illness
More and more mental health professionals are calling for self-harm to be included in the list of mental illnesses.
Gut flora disorders and the development of anorexia
Researchers see a possible link between the bacterial flora content of anorexia patients and the progression of the disease.
When jealousy breeds disease - Othello syndrome
Othello - one of the characters in Shakespeare's drama - has become synonymous with a person suffering from chronic jealousy. Othello syndrome is affecting more and more people. What is it and how do...
Are genetic factors responsible for the development of anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa, or mental anorexia nervosa, is classed as a very serious disease that leads to health problems and, in many cases, even death. The disease is a very serious problem among adolescent...
Symptoms of dyssocial personality
Research into the causes of the development of dyssocial personality is still ongoing. Particularly noteworthy in this process are inconsistent upbringing, family quarrels, hostile behaviour on the...
Delusions, anxiety, psychotic symptoms - do they always mean mental illness?
Schizophrenic-like symptoms, delusions, hallucinations often with fever, disorders of consciousness, hypoventilation, seizures, autonomic system disorders, dyskinesias. Such symptoms are regularly...
Professionalism in therapy: The rights of the psychiatric patient
We are starting our series. In the first episode, we look at the rights of the psychiatric patient: legal and ethical issues. Are these regulations sufficient for effective treatment, or is more...
Dyssocial personality and everyday life
People who are described as antisocial, antisocial or dissocial display behaviour such as emotional frigidity, lack of understanding, compassion or empathy towards others (even those closest to...
Tourette syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Tourette synd rome is a congenital neurological disorder described in 1885. The syndrome is more common in boys than in girls. The disorder is characterised by periods of relapse (worsening of...
10 September - World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year, more than 800,000 people commit suicide worldwide. According to a report by the World Health Organisation WHO - nearly every 40 seconds someone wants to take their own life.
Paronoid personality disorder - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Personality disorders are a group of mental disorders involving a chronic pattern of pathological behaviour. They begin in childhood and continue into adulthood.
Tic disorders - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Tic disorders are neurological conditions in which tics are a characteristic, visible symptom. Tics are stereotyped, compulsive, constantly repeating actions. The disease occurs in both men and women.
Electro-stimulation - a therapy returning to favour
Electroshock therapy is cheap, has no side effects and, most importantly, is painless. Moreover, it is very effective.
Characteristics of dyssocial personality
Personality is a complex, dynamic structure, consisting of a specific configuration of traits of an individual. It regulates a person's behaviour and relationship with the outside world.
