Some people try to trick the psychologist into giving a diagnosis that interests them based on the simulation of symptoms. We are talking about a serious problem and one that psychologists are often helpless against: in their actions they rely on the honesty of the patient. Now, what can they doContinue Reading
The essential characteristic of delusional disorder is the presence of one or more delusions that persist for at least one month. During the 17th century, the concept of madness was primarily based on delirium, so “being crazy” was the same as “having delusions” and vice versa. So, what is a delusion?Continue Reading
An estimated 417 million people under age 50 worldwide have the herpes simplex virus. But what does this have to do with cognitive decline? A lot. A study reports that certain chronic viral infections, including the herpes simplex virus, may contribute to cognitive decline in otherwise healthy older adults. Herpes isContinue Reading
When we hear the words tantrum, most of us imagine a 2- or 3-year-old child lying on the floor and screaming. However, adults also have tantrums. Sometimes, they get “lost” in emotions, being unable to translate into words their frustration, envy, disappointment… For behaviorism, the school of psychology that studies human behavior based onContinue Reading
Nothing can stop time, not even its effects… Aging is part of life and there is no need to feel sorry for it or fear it. Now that life expectancy is getting longer and we are faced with the possibility of living many more years, it is important to do soContinue Reading
Panic disorder in children is not substantially different from panic disorder that an adult may suffer from. Perhaps the most differentiating element is the different interpretations of the symptoms that each person may have. But first of all, let’s see what panic disorder is. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder. AnxietyContinue Reading
We have all heard of HIV and AIDS, but do we know what these concepts mean and what they imply? Can you differentiate between one or the other? Neither of them have the same meaning, nor do they have the same repercussions, so it is important to know them andContinue Reading
The benefits of eating seafood for your brain are numerous and valuable. In recent years, scientists have established that food has a significant impact on how our mind works. Nutritionists consider seafood to be a very complete food because it provides us with a large amount of nutrients that are essentialContinue Reading
Many people do not show a level of life satisfaction that is in line with their living conditions. We could say that they have their needs covered and yet it is very difficult to see a smile on their face. We are talking about chronic dissatisfaction. Living in complaint is one ofContinue Reading
It happens suddenly. You feel your heart beating at full speed. All the alarm bells go off. – Oh, oh, what’s happening to me? Am I dying? – Panic washes over you and you start breathing faster and faster. You feel like you’re short of breath. – Am I going to drown?Continue Reading