How to understand that it is time to see a psychotherapist

The number of people with various mental disorders in the world is measured in hundreds of millions. Every fifth adult has at least once experienced what it is like to live when one’s own psyche fails. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders: “It is a state of mental well-being that … Read more

What is nervous exhaustion and how to deal with it

Nervous exhaustion is another name for neurasthenia. It is a disorder characterized by increased fatigue, mood problems, and sleep disturbances. In the modern world, nervous exhaustion is rarely diagnosed as an independent disease. Much more often, it accompanies depression, anxiety or somatoform disorders, in which a person experiences symptoms of physical illnesses without real health problems. Unreasonable fatigue can … Read more

EMDR Therapy: How to Survive Trauma with Eye and Hand Movements

What is EMDR therapy? EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a method of psychotherapy that uses eye movements, tapping, or rhythmic sounds to treat conditions caused by traumatic events, such as violence, combat, or loss of a limb.EMDR therapy was created by Francine Shapiro in 1987 to help clients cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. Over time, … Read more

What to Do When a Loved One Has Schizophrenia

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 24 million people worldwide live with schizophrenia . Only a third of them receive specialized care. In addition to treatment, patients need support and care from their loved ones. We talked to three heroines whose relatives have encountered the disease. They agreed to anonymously tell us how schizophrenia actually progresses … Read more