In the field of mental health, two professions often generate confusion and are used as synonyms, when they are not. They are psychiatrist and clinical psychologists, one of the branches of specialization of psychology in the field of health. And although sometimes mutual coordination between the two is required toContinue Reading
The effects of alcohol are very negative, both on the brain and on behavior. According to a study published by the American researcher J. Roizen, alcohol is present in most violent crimes. Based on data collected in the United States, it is known that 86% of murderers act under the influence of alcohol. ThisContinue Reading
An antidepressant in the brain produces physiological changes that result in an improvement in mood. These changes are induced by the chemical action of the drugs and have a limited duration. They also generate a series of side effects that have not yet been fully understood. Depression is almost an epidemicContinue Reading
All human feelings and emotions are reflected, in one way or another, in the facial expressions and posture of each person. That is why we speak of a body language of anxiety, just as there is a body language of depression, joy, fear, etc. We are all, at the sameContinue Reading
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have experienced or displayed a pessimistic attitude. But what exactly is pessimism? Is there an area of the brain responsible for pessimism? Pessimism is a mental attitude in which an undesirable outcome is anticipated from a situation. Pessimists tend to focus on theContinue Reading
For humans, practicing generosity is pleasurable on most occasions . In fact, it seems that the main reason why people are generous with others is that it makes us feel good. The feeling produced by acts of generosity has been called by experts the warm glow effect. This describes the pleasurableContinue Reading
Most teenagers go through and sometimes suffer, a complex maturation process that involves the transition from childhood to adulthood. In a high percentage of cases, the teenager finds his place without the revolutions he has undertaken negatively conditioning his adult life. However, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Dr. CherylContinue Reading
The nervous system, and the brain as a central part of it, is an essential part of our body. So much so that without it we could not live. It also plays a leading role in the outcome of the sexual act. But what exactly happens in our brain during orgasm?Continue Reading
Neuroscience is revealing countless secrets about the brain. So much so that to limit ourselves to only the biological vision of the brain would limit a large part of its essence and lose its other great value: its cultural value. Hence, areas such as social neuroscience focus their interest onContinue Reading
Stress is a mental and physical reaction generated by the need to adapt to changes in the environment. What causes it? How can we identify it? How can we change our way of seeing life? In this article, we will tell you. Moving, a new project at work, a bumpyContinue Reading