Impact of physical activity on the psyche
Daily, regular, age-, health- and seasonally-adjusted physical activity not only improves physical fitness, body shape and fitness, but also has a beneficial effect on our mood and psyche. What form...
Pedantism
Pedantism, according to doctors and researchers, has an emotional basis. In many cases it requires long-term treatment.
Self-harm versus self-harm and depression
Self-harm is a mental disorder that requires specialised treatment. It occurs not only in children, adolescents or adults, but is also encountered in older people. It is the deliberate harming of...
What is Delbrück syndrome?
Delbrück syndrome is the pathological ability to mislead others, lying, misrepresenting facts, telling made-up stories while putting one's own person in a very good light. Mythomania occurs in some...
Memory and intellect disorders in older people - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Memory and intellect disorders in older people are also known as dementia (or dementia). The condition is difficult not only for the patient but also for those spending time with them. With age, the...
William James: a man across the divide
"The greatest discovery of my time is the truth that a man can change himself by changing his attitude to the world". These words from more than a century ago still remain very relevant today. Who...
Seeing more, feeling more - when a whisper becomes a shout - part I
The music is too loud, the light too harsh, the smells too intense. When does sensitivity to sensory stimuli turn into a problem?
Seeing more, feeling more - when a whisper becomes a shout - part II
The music is too loud, the light too harsh, the smells too intense. When does sensitivity to sensory stimuli turn into a problem?
Aggression in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
In every pre-school group or school there is a child that not only parents but also teachers cannot cope with. This is not only true for boys, but also for girls. In most cases, peers are also afraid...
Carrot instead of stick, or instrumental conditioning in practice
It is 25 years since the death of Barrhus Skinner, a figure without whom it is almost impossible to imagine today's psychology.
From learned helplessness to positive psychology
12.the 08th birthday was celebrated by Martin Seligman, psychologist, researcher, psychotherapist. His research interests were initially related to psychopathology, focusing on depression. Based on...
Attention: holidays! About the dark (stressful) sides of holidays
Holidays are on the list of dozens of stressful life events that can be linked to contracting a serious illness in the near future. Did you know?
Do peers influence our child's behaviour?
The peer group has a huge impact on children's behaviour, conduct and perception of the world and others. This is already noticeable in the pre-school period. At this stage, children learn to play...
Positive and negative stress and different life situations
Every day we face many different stressful situations. While for some it is stressful to go to school, work, an exam or a court hearing, for others it does not cause a problem.
Effects of caffeine on coping with stressful situations
Recent scientific reports, show that the consumption of adequate amounts of caffeine, leads to better adaptation to stressful situations, but also when combating stress.
Community Treatment Team - what does it do, what disorders does it treat?
Community treatment is a relatively new model for the management of chronic mental disorders.
Nail biting as an emotional disorder in children
Nail biting is a very common "reflex" that occurs in children. Parents usually notice it as early as the preschool years.
Lying in children
We encounter lying in children in a variety of situations. Many parents do not realise that their behaviour influences whether a child lies. Of course, 90% of parents will deny this and say that they...
Lack of self-confidence in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Few parents realise that their child's self-confidence is a key issue in their child 's proper development, achievement of goals or a life of stability. Many of us do not notice that our child has...
The impact of spring solstice on our body
For many patients, the problem of spring solstice is associated with illness - a misconception. Spring solstice is not a disease entity. It is merely a whole series of symptoms that appear during the...
