Depression in teenagers – how to recognize it and what we can do to help
Depression in adolescents is no longer an exception, but an increasingly common clinical reality.
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Manipulative victimization: how to recognize "professional victims" and how to effectively protect yourself
People who use manipulative victimization do not stop at the first limit, but test repeatedly.
The key is not to change them, but to regulate your own behavior: clarity,
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Technology addiction: how to recognize it and what we can do to regain control
Technology Addiction – If you feel like technology is affecting your personal, professional, or emotional life, don’t ignore the signs. Early intervention, including seeking help from a psychologist, can make the difference between a manageable problem and a chronic one.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD/OCD): symptoms, psychological assessment, and the most effective treatment methods
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a complex condition that can profoundly affect a person's life. Obsessions and compulsions can become extremely time- and energy-consuming, but the good news is that this disorder can be effectively treated.
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Emotional climate and structure: the two invisible roots of child development
Emotional climate – the basis of inner security
In a family, the child needs two fundamental things: emotional climate and structure.
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PANIC ATTACK: When fear takes you by surprise – Complete guide to panic attacks and how to control them
Panic attacks are an intense but treatable experience. With appropriate interventions, most people regain functioning and control over their lives.
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Beyond Diagnosis: Brain Organoids and the Personalized Medicine Revolution in Autism, Alzheimer's, and Mental Health
In psychology, we frequently work with the idea of acceptance. Accepting a diagnosis of autism. Accepting cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Accepting an affective disorder or early trauma. But acceptance no longer means resignation. In the last two decades, science has made an unprecedented conceptual and technological leap: it has managed to create in the laboratory...
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Child responsibility: punishment or life lesson?
Involving a child in daily responsibilities is often mistaken for a form of punishment or an unnecessary „burden” on childhood. From a psychological perspective, things are exactly the opposite: responsibility is one of the most important life lessons, and it is learned primarily at home. When adults constantly do everything for the child, with…
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When grades become identity: how performance pressure destroys a child's self-esteem
When a parent focuses almost exclusively on academic results, the message sent to the child is simple and painful: your worth depends on how high you get on the scoreboard.
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Adolescents in adrift – an alarm signal for Romanian society
In recent years, Romania has been facing a worrying increase in cases of extreme violence and suicide among adolescents...
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Teaching methods for learning to read
There are various teaching methods for teaching reading, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common methods: …
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How to Practice Mindfulness Therapy by a Psychologist
Mindfulness therapy is implemented by psychologists through a structured process that involves several stages. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to put this therapy into practice:…
