Psychology

Psychology is one of the most fascinating sciences that exist. Understanding the reasons for our behaviour, the mysteries of personality and the mind, understanding what processes lie behind intelligence, how we develop, or even discovering how to improve our relationships, are just some of the things revealed by this enriching discipline, which we put within your reach.

Clinical PsychologyHypochondria and Nosophobia: Two Manifestations of the Fear of Illness

Have you ever noticed a small lump on your skin and been almost sure it was a tumor? Have you…

Clinical PsychologyPassive Childhood Emotional Neglect: Growing Up Feeling Invisible

Is it worse to be ignored or continually criticized? It isn't easy to answer this question because both realities constitute…

Clinical PsychologyReactive Attachment Disorder in Adulthood

Reactive attachment disorder is a condition that affects how people bond with others. It's usually diagnosed and treated during childhood…

Clinical PsychologyHow Narcissists Use Money to Abuse Others

The way narcissists use money is clearly pathological. In fact, it's common for this personality profile to go bankrupt or…

Clinical PsychologyScientists Claim Anorexia Can Alter Brain Structure

The pandemic marked the starting point of a worrying trend: an increase in hospital admissions for eating disorders (EDs). They're…

Clinical PsychologyWhen Does Anxiety Become a Psychological Disorder?

"I've been feeling really anxious lately, there must be something wrong!" There are times when your life comes crashing down…

Clinical PsychologyPersonality Disorders and How to Help Sufferers

Each of us is a unique mix of heredity and life experience. It's this that gives rise to what we…

Clinical PsychologyWhy Some People Have Trouble Coping With Aging

Some people age badly. However, we don't mean those who reach the ages of 60 or 70 with more wrinkles…

Clinical PsychologyNine Warning Signs of a Depression Relapse

Few realities cause more concern than a depression relapse. However, it's quite common during the follow-up period to lose some…

Clinical PsychologyMyths About Eating Disorders

The WHO estimates that around 70 million people in the world suffer from eating disorders (ED). They're characterized by dysfunctional behavior wit...

Clinical PsychologySummer Insomnia: Why Does it Happen and What Can You Do About It?

After a year of stress, work pressure, and various other obligations, you look forward to the arrival of summer so…

Clinical PsychologyThe Most Frequent Sources of Childhood Anxiety

Anxiety is often considered something that only affects adults. However, this disorder can also manifest itself in children. That said, parents&hel...

TheoriesThe Four Lifestyles, According to Alfred Adler

Alfred Adler claimed that our lifestyles are linked to our personalities and also our families. He suggested that the way…

TherapiesProfessional Secrecy in Psychology

At certain points in their career, psychologists may face the dilemma of whether or not to share certain information that,…

TherapiesThe Challenge for Therapists in Working With Violent and Abusive People

We've all met people who are rough and aggressive, and who relate to the world with their fists. They're violent…

Clinical PsychologyMental Disorders That Run in Families: Inheritance or Education

In the genealogical tree of many families, there are recurring mental disorders. In some cases, they're the same conditions, and…

Clinical PsychologyThe Mechanisms of Emotional Hunger

We've all occasionally eaten an entire tub of ice cream when we're feeling down. This isn't necessarily bad as an…

TherapiesSix of the Basics of EMDR

Traumatic events leave traces in the brain that require treatment to prevent them from having negative effects on health. In recent years, EMDR has...

Clinical PsychologyKissing Phobia or Philemaphobia

Philemaphobia is the fear of kisses, kissing, or being kissed. It doesn't only refer to passionate kisses, which imply a…

TheoriesPredatory Imminence Theory: Anxiety Isn't Always Negative

Predatory imminence theory proposes that anxiety and the circumstances surrounding it aren't negative but adaptive states. It was put forward&helli...

Clinical PsychologyWhy Do We Watch Porn?

It's no secret that pornography can give a biased view of sexual relations. However, it's equally well known that consuming this type of content ha...