Mental he alth 2024, November

Depression is a disease?

Depression is a disease?

Deterioration of mood, apathy, decreased interest in life, lethargy and unwillingness to engage in any activity - all this indicates the onset of depression. Many people underestimate the severity of this disease

Paranoid personality type: characteristics, diagnosis, treatment

Paranoid personality type: characteristics, diagnosis, treatment

Paranoid is a personality disorder characterized by an extremely acute distrust of everyone around. People with this syndrome are very suspicious, jealous, they see only a catch in everything. The paranoid type of personality projects personal conflicts onto opponents, the usual actions of those around them seem to be directed in their direction, and only for negative purposes

Frank Farelli's provocative therapy: essence, strategy, tactics, who will suit

Frank Farelli's provocative therapy: essence, strategy, tactics, who will suit

Frank Farelli is one of the most talented and eminent psychotherapists of our time. One of the modern methods is Frank Farelli's provocative therapy, which is gaining more and more popularity in Russia. What is the essence of this method, what are its postulates, who will it suit?

Meaning and description of the diagnosis "7B"

Meaning and description of the diagnosis "7B"

In the military card you can find the entry "7B", which causes a lot of controversy. Back in 1995, this diagnosis meant that a person was suffering from moderate psychopathy. Also, many thought that this record indicates the presence of a person with schizophrenia. But this is false information. In our time, everything has changed - now this article indicates the presence of an infectious fungal disease in a conscript

Hot temper is The meaning of the term, causes, methods of treatment

Hot temper is The meaning of the term, causes, methods of treatment

I have a temper - accept or fight? What can threaten a quick temper. How to deal with it. Interpretation of the term, causes of its occurrence, consequences, brief description, various types, methods of struggle

Types of he alth. Mental and psychological he alth: concepts, criteria and main differences

Types of he alth. Mental and psychological he alth: concepts, criteria and main differences

Mental he alth and mental he alth are actually quite different things. And in case of inferiority on one side or the other, a person's behavior will change, and this will most likely be noticeable. For this reason, it is necessary to maintain levels of psychological he alth and mental he alth

Schizophrenia in adolescents: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Schizophrenia in adolescents: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Childhood schizophrenia is a mental illness. The mental, cognitive and emotional functions of the child's psyche are destroyed, the normal processes of the child's consciousness are replaced by delusions and hallucinations. The personality of the child and his relationship with the world change dramatically

Teen suicide: causes and prevention

Teen suicide: causes and prevention

In today's world, teenage suicide is common, the causes of which seem very insignificant to many. Media, the Internet, the influence of the environment are provoking factors for young people in puberty

Acquired Autism: Causes in Adults and Children

Acquired Autism: Causes in Adults and Children

In today's society, people with very unconventional thinking are increasingly common. People around perceive them as creative individuals who are in their own world and another element. And only psychologists will clearly see in them sick people who are carriers of the mysterious diagnosis of "autism"

Autism in a 3-year-old child: symptoms, behavioral patterns, treatment and correction

Autism in a 3-year-old child: symptoms, behavioral patterns, treatment and correction

What is autism? With its development, a person begins to have problems with adaptation in society, speech and psychological he alth. If autism is diagnosed in a child of 3 years old (symptoms will be noticeable already at this age), then there is a chance that in the future the baby will not have problems in communication and learning. In Russia, there are not many opportunities for correcting a child's behavior, so timely treatment is the task of parents

Hypochondriacal delusions - how to treat?

Hypochondriacal delusions - how to treat?

In today's world, where not everyone can withstand the race for a prosperous life, depression has become commonplace. But few people suspect that a mental deviation is hiding among them, known as hypochondriacal delirium

Messi's syndrome (Plyushkin's syndrome, pathological hoarding): causes, symptoms and treatment

Messi's syndrome (Plyushkin's syndrome, pathological hoarding): causes, symptoms and treatment

Messi's syndrome: description of the disease, causes that provoke its development, signs of a sick person. How to talk to the patient in order to help him. Where do you start cleaning your house? Why do experts advise to regularly conduct this lesson. How does it affect the quality of human life? Statistics of the German "plushkins"

Strong fear: causes, symptoms, treatment, consequences

Strong fear: causes, symptoms, treatment, consequences

Fear is a normal emotion for both adults and children. You can be afraid of anything and anywhere. A sharp loud sound, unusual human behavior, and so on. The consequences can be the most unpredictable. A mixture of fright and bewilderment can cause a reaction in a person that he himself did not expect. Everything here depends on the person

Fear of mice and rats: what is it called, causes and treatment

Fear of mice and rats: what is it called, causes and treatment

Fear of mice and rats: the name of the phobia, what is the difference between the fear of mice and the fear of rats. Causes of a phobia and symptoms of a person who has fallen ill with it. Self-healing options, and how a specialist can help

Acute stress reaction: types, diagnosis and symptoms, self-help

Acute stress reaction: types, diagnosis and symptoms, self-help

Acute stress reaction is a mental disorder that develops as a result of significant physical or psychological overstrain. The main feature of this pathological condition is the fact that it usually develops in people who do not have mental illness

Algophobia - fear of pain: causes and methods of treatment

Algophobia - fear of pain: causes and methods of treatment

Any body is capable of experiencing certain feelings. Despite the general opinion, this is not only the prerogative of man, but also a completely familiar feature of every animal. But only in the case of a person, a painful sensation of fear can take completely unexpected forms

Psychosis and neurosis: the difference in symptoms, how to distinguish

Psychosis and neurosis: the difference in symptoms, how to distinguish

Psychoses and neuroses: definitions of diseases, manifestation of symptoms and their treatment. How to distinguish psychosis from neurosis? Which of the patients can lead their usual lifestyle and stay at home for the entire period of treatment. When to take medication

Male psychopath: signs, behaviors, danger

Male psychopath: signs, behaviors, danger

Psychopathy is considered a pathology, but not serious. However, in some cases, such an ailment requires an appeal to a specialist with subsequent treatment with the pharmacological preparations proposed by him. In addition, if psychopathy leads to a complication of relationships, then it will require special attention. Indeed, in this case, a person is not only unpleasant for communication, but also dangerous for others

Psychology of a killer: how do you become a killer?

Psychology of a killer: how do you become a killer?

The psychology of a killer: who are they, why do people start killing, how to distinguish an ordinary person from a hardened killer. Features of the appearance of a serial criminal. How to distinguish their acts from ordinary domestic murders. What kind of people are included in the caste of serial killers

Mood disorders: classification, symptoms and treatment

Mood disorders: classification, symptoms and treatment

Mood disorders: what is it, types of disorders, how to identify them and how to treat them. Causes leading to mood disorders. various symptoms of the disease. Why are drug addicts and alcoholics in the category of hopeless patients? The attitude of the Criminal Code towards such criminals

Carlson's syndrome in psychiatry

Carlson's syndrome in psychiatry

Surely all modern parents watched the famous Soviet cartoon "Kid and Carlson". The story tells how a little boy befriends an older man with a propeller on his back. The child was lonely. Therefore, he invented a friend for himself, whom he fed and waited daily for a visit. This phenomenon is called Carlson's syndrome

Questionnaire of suicidal risk modification by T. N. Razuvaeva

Questionnaire of suicidal risk modification by T. N. Razuvaeva

In order to prevent suicide attempts, a suicidal risk questionnaire was developed by Shmelev A.G. Subsequently, psychologist T.N. Razuvaeva made some adjustments to it. This questionnaire is used by a large number of professionals and helps prevent suicide attempts. It is intended for high school students, but in practice it is also applied to older people

Height phobia: causes, symptoms. How to stop being afraid of heights

Height phobia: causes, symptoms. How to stop being afraid of heights

Height phobia: how to recognize, causes, treatment options. What harm happens from acrophobia, and can it be beneficial? Features of the treatment of children's fears of heights. Is it normal for a person to feel no fear?

Gaming Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Gaming Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Game addiction: what is it, how does a child's addiction differ from a case with an adult, how to determine a game addiction according to various diagnostics. Gambling addiction - a disease or a myth? What other countries are doing to combat this phenomenon

How to recognize depression: symptoms and diagnosis

How to recognize depression: symptoms and diagnosis

Depression can drag on for several weeks, months, and even years. Severely depressed patients suffer throughout their lives. In this article, you will learn how to recognize depression. However, first you need to understand the reasons for its appearance

How is depression treated in people?

How is depression treated in people?

With such a frantic pace of life, each of us at least once, but suffered from depression. What it is, how to get rid of it and how depression is treated, you will learn from this article

How to escape from depression: methods and advice from psychologists

How to escape from depression: methods and advice from psychologists

A lot has been written about how to get out of depression for a girl or a guy, a woman or a man. If the condition is very serious and there is absolutely no strength to cope with it, you should seek help from a qualified doctor. Previously, many people want to get acquainted with the recommendations for solving the problem on their own - it seems easier and more accessible than working with a specialist. So, where to start and is it possible to avoid taking drugs?

Vologda Regional Psychiatric Dispensary, Cherepovets

Vologda Regional Psychiatric Dispensary, Cherepovets

For the first time in Russia, an institution for the treatment of mental illness was opened in Moscow in 1924. Such institutions have been established throughout the country in order to implement neuropsychiatric prophylaxis and record patients with identified disorders. Including the mental dispensary of Cherepovets. Their activities are aimed at providing medical and preventive care to the population

Psychic attack: symptoms and treatment

Psychic attack: symptoms and treatment

People learned about the existence of attacks of sudden anxiety not so long ago. Therefore, it is not surprising that many do not know the reasons why a panic attack can occur, as well as ways to deal with it. And this is despite the fact that 10% of the population, that is, every tenth, is subject to such attacks

Treatment of anxiety: psychotherapy and folk remedies

Treatment of anxiety: psychotherapy and folk remedies

Treatment of anxiety syndrome is a topical issue for modern medicine. Panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, anxiety, which cannot be overcome on one's own are phenomena that are characteristic of a significant percentage of our compatriots. Anxiety neurosis, manifesting itself in such signs, is treatable

Depression on maternity leave: what to do?

Depression on maternity leave: what to do?

Many young mothers prefer to find a nanny for their baby, send them to a kindergarten or in the care of grandparents in order to get to work sooner. Indeed, not everyone uses the full three years of leave that are provided to a woman to care for a child. But the desire to quickly start working is not always due to material or other objective reasons

Levels of anxiety: types and types, diagnostic methods, assessment, causes and treatment

Levels of anxiety: types and types, diagnostic methods, assessment, causes and treatment

An article about the manifestation of anxiety in humans. Various causes of this condition and the degree of development of anxiety are considered. Some diagnostic tests listed

Psychosomatic state: concept, norm, cause of pathologies, methods of treatment and recommendations of doctors

Psychosomatic state: concept, norm, cause of pathologies, methods of treatment and recommendations of doctors

It is believed that the causes of psychosomatic diseases are associated not only with the physical condition, but also with the psychological. The American psychotherapist F. Alexander first noticed this fact and expressed his observation back in 1950 of the last century. Decades passed, his idea received a scientific justification. Today it can be confidently asserted that psychosomatic states at the physical level manifest themselves as serious illnesses

Symptoms, treatment and prevention of agitated depression. Mental disorders

Symptoms, treatment and prevention of agitated depression. Mental disorders

Agitated anxiety depression is a common problem in the elderly. Knowing about the symptoms, features and differences of the disease, you can avoid the development of the disease or quickly cope with it

Hysterical personality type: causes, main features, behavioral patterns

Hysterical personality type: causes, main features, behavioral patterns

Personality disorders are not as rare as one might think. They are characterized by a thirst for attention, inappropriate behavior and a desire to stand out. You can read more about the hysterical personality type and how to treat this disorder in this article

Symptoms of neurasthenia at different stages of the disease

Symptoms of neurasthenia at different stages of the disease

Neurasthenia is one of the varieties of diseases of the nervous system, in which the patient feels complete exhaustion. The disease is characterized by a gradual transition to complicated forms, if not treated at the initial stage. It is necessary for every person to know the symptoms of neurasthenia, so that when the first signs of the disease are detected, contact a specialist

Mixed personality disorder: symptoms, types and treatment

Mixed personality disorder: symptoms, types and treatment

Each of us - and probably more than once - has come across people with a difficult character, as the people say, whose behavior does not fit into generally accepted norms and often causes condemnation. Today we will look at mixed personality disorder: the limitations that this ailment entails, its symptoms and methods of treatment

Psycho-neurological diseases - causes, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation

Psycho-neurological diseases - causes, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation

The causes of a person's psychoneurological diseases and their negative impact on lifestyle. What problems with the nervous system can lead to and why is it dangerous for others? Should psychoneurological problems be treated?

Psyche - what is it? The development of the human psyche

Psyche - what is it? The development of the human psyche

The psyche is a characteristic of the human condition, a special descriptive feature that includes many different aspects, questions and problems. In this article we will try to answer some questions related to it. In particular, the definition of the psyche, its characteristics, functions, properties, structure and much more will be considered

Psychic anesthesia: causes, symptoms and treatment

Psychic anesthesia: causes, symptoms and treatment

Psychic anesthesia is a depressive depersonalization that is accompanied by a painful experience of incomplete emotional response. At the same time, kindred feelings may disappear, there is a lack of empathy along with a lack of emotional response to everything around. Patients have a loss of emotional attitude to work and the aesthetic side of the perceived