Medicalisation and psychiatricisation as social phenomena
In this article, I discuss processes such as medicalisation and psychiatricisation of society, i.e. the 'appropriation' of other spheres of social life by medical categories.
What are the causes of hallucinations?
Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that occur despite the absence of external stimuli. Often their occurrence is associated with various types of illnesses, such as cancer or schizophrenia, but...
Moving away from the scene of an accident - shock or conscious act?
The issue of walking away from the scene of an accident is extremely difficult to consider from the point of view of the perpetrator's liability - as it is not always associated with a desire to...
Dexamethasone vs COVID-19: a breakthrough in the treatment of coronavirus?
The whole world is looking not only for a vaccine, but also for an effective drug that can aid the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Pharmaceuticals that have been registered for other indications are...
The recipe for a long life
Living to a hundred years old is helped by good genes, but this is not the only factor in longevity. A new study by researchers at Washington State University suggests that where you live has a...
Coronavirus in Africa: will WHO predictions come true?
Coronavirus in Africa seems to be gaining momentum. In the third week of May, more than 100,000 cases were found, but, far more worryingly, it has gone from 30,000 sick to 50 in just 11 days. What...
Impact of pets on their owners' mental health
Pets have a positive impact on people diagnosed with mental health disorders, report UK researchers. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, a not-for-profit...
Microglia dysfunction and autism spectrum disorders
The causes of autism spectrum disorders - despite the fact that many studies have already been conducted on these problems - are still unclear. Researchers from the United States and South Korea were...
WHO says 'stop' to clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists, in collaboration with doctors, have been searching for an effective treatment for the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. There were many indications that...
Coronavirus: domestic violence cases rise during quarantine
Since the introduction of social isolation, which has placed half of the world's population in quarantine, cases of domestic violence have increased worldwide. The crisis is exacerbating partner...
Paper towels remove germs better!
With the prevailing coronavirus pandemic almost across the globe, new research findings and tips on how we should protect ourselves from COVID-19 are emerging every now and then. The latest...
How do we take care of our mental health during a pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly altered our daily lives, what's worse is that even when the threat of contracting this pathogen has significantly diminished, the aftermath of the pandemic...
Coronavirus - changes to safety rules
As of Monday 20 April, there is a partial relaxation of the security rules introduced in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.
How to stay physically active during the #stayathome campaign?
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of almost the entire globe. For the sake of the public, numerous restrictions have been placed on leaving the house and using restaurants and gyms, among...
Why does quarantine bother us?
on 1 April, four weeks passed since the first case of coronavirus in Poland. Almost from the very beginning of the development of the epidemic, further restrictions of various civic activities have...
Coronavirus: which restrictions apply in which countries?
The SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus causes an illness called COVID-19. The illness usually manifests itself with fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain and fatigue. The virus first appeared in...
"Stay at home" - how to cope with having to restrict leaving the home?
The coronavirus pandemic has literally changed the lives of people all over the world in a matter of moments. Now - in order to slow down the rise of the disease - regulations have been introduced in...
Coronavirus - a rational look
When, in December last year, the first cases of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection hit the news, we probably did not think about the impact it would have on our daily lives. Just 'some new...
ADHD in children - symptoms
Many parents of children who cannot sit still wonder whether their child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, hyperactivity alone is not a sufficient reason to diagnose ADHD...
Masks - can you make them at home?
There are increasing reports that there is starting to be a shortage of basic medical supplies, such as masks. More groups are appearing on social media to encourage people to sew them.
