The name Thomas Szasz awakens all kinds of emotions in the world of psychiatry. They love him and they hate him. They revere him and they doubt him. Nevertheless, his theories turned into an actual revolution during the 1960s. ...
Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder (as the DSM-5 calls it) is one of the most common reasons for consultation among psychotherapy patients. This disorder refers to people who live in constant anxiety that's related to the fear of suffering...
Can mental illnesses be inherited? Many people have asked this question, especially if they have family who suffers from mental disorders. In addition, a lot of research shows that some mental disorders have a genetic component. (more…)
The use of drugs results in many deaths every year. The UN did a global report in 2017 about drug consumption. It confirmed that, in the past year alone, drug-related deaths had risen by 11.4%. (more…)
Life flows as a narration, but many plots are interrupted by events that end up turning into a trauma (or several traumas). They just happen and life goes on. No one ever prepares you in case of a trauma,...
Sertraline is one of the most well-known psychotropic drugs for the treatment of major depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive compulsive thoughts. You may also know Sertraline as its commercial name, Zoloft. Although the drug doesn't...
People still consider certain anxiety myths valid. However, those who live with this demon don't benefit in the slightest from them. Anxiety devours our tranquility and our balance in life. Nobody chooses what disorder or illness to suffer from....
Psychology has trouble reaching the masses in an understandable way. The bulk of society continues to confuse personalities and mental disorders. People are still staying things like, "I feel like a schizo" or "I'm so bipolar". Personalities can indeed...
The primary characteristic of factitious disorders is faking psychological or physical symptoms or purposely causing them. Doctors diagnose it through simple direct observation or through a process of elimination. In many cases, however, it is still controversial because it's impossible to...
Cannabis isn't just the most highly consumed illegal drug in the world. It's also one of the drugs with the most myths about what it does to your mind and body. The Spanish Observatory of Drugs and Addiction says that...
