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...
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 motivated employee the backbone of a company. How do companies today look after their employees?
In modern companies, motivation and team integration are foundations that often determine the success and stability of the entire organisation. However, it is worth looking at these issues from a new...
Poles want to take care of their health and use private healthcare - results of the latest survey
Taking care of your health is not just about doctor's visits and taking medication. The latest Hospital 2024 report shows how Poles approach their health and private healthcare.
The psyche of flood victims: how to help and what might be the symptoms of PTSD after a flood?
In September 2024, the media in Poland reported on a flood wave passing through many cities. It has been some time since the tragic events, which resulted, among other things, in significant property...
Hot weather dangerous for the psyche!
Heatwaves are not only a threat to physical health, they also have serious effects on the psyche. It is worth understanding how the heat can affect our wellbeing and what steps we can take to protect...
Superfoods in the fight against depression: What to eat to improve your mood?
Depression requires psychiatric and therapeutic support and the implementation of an appropriate diet. Diet has a significant impact on mood, and eating highly processed foods can exacerbate the...
Urticaria after food intake - collaboration between doctor and dietician
Urticaria, manifested by skin redness, itching and blistering, is often the result of an allergic reaction to foods. The treatment of a patient with food urticaria requires an integrated approach,...
Caring for a mentally ill loved one - consequences and where to seek help?
Chronic stress, exhaustion and helplessness. These are just some of the consequences for carers of a loved one with a mental illness. What does round-the-clock care of a family member entail and how...
What do we dream about before we die?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable transformation in the way we view death. More and more people realise that in the last moments of life, it is important to take care of needs such as...
Healthy habits in teenagers with endocrine disruption. What to eat and what to avoid?
This is because a healthy diet supports the return to a natural balance of hormones. So which foods are more likely to be included in a teenager's diet and which ones should be eliminated? We suggest!
What causes anxiety in children on the autism spectrum?
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common co-occurring disorders in children on the autism spectrum. The symptoms of both disorders intersect. To be able to better address the needs of children...
Excessive optimism may be associated with low cognitive function?
Could an overly positive attitude to life negatively affect decision-making, especially in financial matters? It turns out that this is possible.
Narcolepsy - more than just tiredness
Are you overtired and drowsy every day, even though you sleep long enough? Do you often fall asleep for no reason? These could be symptoms of narcolepsy.
ADHD does not only affect children!
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly known, has been extensively researched by doctors and psychologists over the past decades. For a very long time, it was thought to...
Children on the autism spectrum and ADHD are more likely to have co-occurring disorders
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are more likely to receive diagnoses of additional disorders, such as developmental delays or anxiety and...
Christmas customs from different countries: differences
Christmas tree, wafer, borscht with ravioli and pierogi. These are the main elements indicated by Poles when asked what they associate Christmas with. How is Christmas celebrated in other countries?
Neurotransmitters - function and relationship to psychiatric disorders
Neurotransmitters are much discussed in psychiatry - for example, their role in the occurrence of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. What are neurotransmitters, which substances are...
Historical origins of psychiatry - moral therapy
The text presents the social contexts that accompanied the beginnings of modern psychiatry and the first psychiatric practices, i.e. so-called moral therapy.
