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.
Profiles of Polish psychiatrists: Maria Orwid
One of the first female psychiatrists in Polish medicine. A wise and energetic person, and at the same time full of sensitivity and empathy. Brave, experienced the loss of beloved family members...
Jerusalem syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The holiday season has begun, travel is in full swing. Those who travel to the Holy Land region may have the opportunity to observe Jerusalem syndrome - a rather puzzling disorder that tourists and...
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...
The impact of stress on the human body
In our daily lives, each of us experiences stressful situations that take a toll on our physical and mental health.
Stress in diabetes - how to manage it?
The first part of this article(available here) outlined the specifics of the psychological problems associated with diabetes and the role of doctor-patient collaboration to optimise the treatment...
Profiles of Polish psychiatrists: Kazimierz Dąbrowski part 1
Sadness, uncertainty, suffering or feelings called "existential anxiety" - these are constructive values. To be able to experience - this is a great possibility and must not be treated as...
Profiles of Polish psychiatrists: Kazimierz Dabrowski part 2
Who was the Polish psychiatrist Kazimierz Dąbrowski? We invite you to read the second part of the article.
Physical activity and mental health
Movement is health. Supports the proper functioning of the skeletal and muscular system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and strengthens the heart. However, it is worth remembering that physical...
Influence of age on immune deficiencies
Immunodeficiencies, also in all individuals, are defined as a variety of conditions that result from a malfunction/failure of the immune (immune) system. In general, immunodeficiencies are divided...
Headaches due to severe stress, the so-called tension headache - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A tension headache, is one of the most common headaches, accounting for approximately 85-90% of cases. It is classified as a primary headache, where stressful situations play a special role.
Who is at increased risk of suicidal behaviour?
In Poland, suicides account for approximately 2% of all deaths. The problem affects men more often (18/100 000) than women (11/100 000).
Psychological aspects of terrorism
The aim of terrorism is to create widespread fear and group panic. Members of terrorist groups are selected with great care and then subjected to technical training and manipulation. Who are they and...
How do you keep your brain healthy and fit?
The human brain is the main command centre for the entire organism. It controls all the processes in our body (allows us to receive, process, generate information).
Ways to deal with fatigue and sleepiness
Every body needs regular rest and sleep. There are times when we feel tired and sleepy. In most cases, this is not due to illness, although there may also be so-called disease-related causes of...
