There are many neurotransmitters that have an effect on our body, regulating our psyche and our behavior. One of the main ones is acetylcholine, Which is essential in the activity of the cerebral cortex and in the performance of a large number of mental and physical processes. Attention, awareness, memory and muscle activation are examples. …
The most well-known eating disorders (ADD) are anorexia and bulimia, but in recent years the possibility of including new disorders in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has been investigated. One of them is the Night eater syndrome, Which together with binge eating disorder (which is included in the DSM-V) predominates in …
Genetic mutations are responsible for generating an immense amount of changes or variations between people. However, when these alterations occur in a number of certain genes, they can lead to the development of congenital diseases or syndromes. One of these conditions is Cornelia de Lange syndrome, Which is expressed through a number of physical and …
At birth, most human beings have a malleable skull that allows us to come into the world through the birth canal. These bones will be closed and sutured with age, as our brains grow and mature. However, there are cases of different disorders in which this suturing occurs prematurely, which can affect both the morphology …
Damage to the medial temporal lobe results in deficits in antegrade memory, and frequently also in retrogradation. In this article, we will analyze what amnesic syndrome is and what are its main causes, including the most common and characteristic: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is caused by malnutrition and abuse. alcohol. What is amnesic syndrome? The concept …
the Caregiver syndrome it occurs in people who act as the primary caregiver of a dependent person. It is characterized by both physical and mental exhaustion, with an image similar to that of stress at work or “burnout”. What is caregiver syndrome? This is stated by caregivers in charge of people who need constant help …
Angelman syndrome is a neurological disorder of genetic origin that affects the nervous system and leads to severe physical and intellectual impairment. People who suffer from it can have a normal life expectancy; however, they need special care. In this article, we will talk about this syndrome and explore its features, causes and treatment. Features …
We live in a society where one of the most valued attributes is physical appearance. Many women (and also some men) are unable to accept the appearance of the first wrinkles and try to disguise their age. Over time, age leaves its mark, And the unhappiness is getting bigger and bigger for them, as they …
Dreams, the mental manifestations that occur while we sleep and which, although they have been shown to be associated with a reworking of information from memory and emotions, still hold many puzzles and mysteries. Better or worse, dreams play a vital role in our mental health. So what if we stop dreaming? A similar phenomenon …
Cotard syndrome is one of the strangest psychological disorders, Among other things, because of the difficulty of putting yourself in the shoes of someone who experiences it. Because the symptoms of this phenomenon are defined neither by personality changes, nor by sensory or motor alterations, nor by very extreme mood swings. Instead, it’s all based …
Throughout history, many fables and stories have served as inspiration to give context to certain mental phenomena in psychological jargon. Damocles syndrome, for example, Comes from a story typical of classical Greek culture in which a young and courteous flatterer is punished by his master, Dionysius II. In this article, we’ll learn what this story …
In the group of neurological diseases known as epilepsy, we find Dravet syndrome, a very serious variant that occurs in children and involves alterations in the development of cognition, motor skills and socialization, among others. aspects. In this article we will describe what is Dravet syndrome and what are its causes and symptoms more common, …
Trisomy 18 is better known as Edwards syndrome in honor of the geneticist who described the clinical picture, John Edwards. It is a very serious congenital disease that causes alterations throughout the body and usually results in death before the baby reaches the first year of life. In this article we will see what they …
Today we talk about it Stockholm Syndrome. As we discussed in the article “The Ten Worst Mental Disorders”, Stockholm Syndrome is a disorder that affects some people who have been abducted and can develop a kind of positive feeling towards their captors. What is Stockholm Syndrome? The term refers to the bank robbery that took …
Foreign accent syndrome is a rare and poorly studied clinical picture, but it poses one of the great puzzles of neuroscience when it comes to language. Basically, it is a condition in which a person suddenly and without apparent explanation acquires an accent different from that of the native. In this article we explain what …
A healthy lifestyle of the mother throughout the pregnancy is essential to ensure the good development of the fetus and the good quality of the health of the child. Therefore, some toxic habits like alcohol and tobacco can lead to serious complications in the growth of the little one. In the case of alcoholic habits …
Samantha kuberski, A 6 year old girl, was a cheerful person who went to school. In December 2009, he committed suicide. He apparently had no problems, so his suicide surprised medical professionals. When medical examiners examined her body in Yamhill County, south of Portland, they said it was indeed a suicide, turning Samantha into the …
Major depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in the world, along with those falling under the category of anxiety. At the same time, the use of antidepressants is increasingly common in society. The increasing demands in many areas of life, the resilient economic crises we have had to face and a long …
Psychotherapy consultations are increasingly filled with clients who, since the start of the pandemic, have felt depressed or anxious. The huge change in routine at home and at work, the lack of social contact, restrictions on mobility and access to recreation and health services … these are triggers for our nervous and emotional system to …
Bullying is one of the most difficult situations a child or teen can go through. It involves the rejection of the peer group at a time when the basis of identity is being built and seeks to satisfy the need for affiliation. Bullying includes a variety of behaviors: from explicit physical assault, to the use …
After so many days confined to the house, with the Easter holidays in the middle and a myriad of household chores, education, work to do, change of schedule and new habits acquired alone, with family and as a couple in our confinement, it will be time to return to “normality”. The quotation mark because psychologically …
Thanks to technological advances, social networks and the presence of cameras on virtually every cell phone, selfies are hotly debated. Selfies and mental disorders Celebrities and anonymous like to immortalize “this moment” in different situations of their daily life. Selfie fever led researchers at Sony Brook University in New York to conclude that excessive use …
Warning: Social networks have recently spread false information: APA, it was said, included a disorder called “Selfitis” which referred to the obsession with taking selfies with the cell phone. While it is true that there are people who are too obsessed with wanting to show a good image of themselves on social media, the truth …
Some people think that undergoing psychological therapy is a symptom of weakness. However, it is a courageous decision that can help you be an emotionally smarter person and prepared to deal with situations that arise in everyday life. Psychotherapists are trained professionals who provide you with tools to improve your emotional well-being and quality of …
If our senses rarely deceive us, it is, among other things, because in our brain there are many structures that work at the same time to have a realistic image of the world around us. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome it is a testament to what happens when these processes start to become uncoordinated. What is …
Autism is characterized by an individual’s reduced ability to communicate and engage in social relationships, and by the existence of repetitive behaviors. This neurological disorder occurs in 1 in 100 births. It is a complex disease that affects the development of the child, is usually diagnosed around the age of 3, and there is no …
If you’re one of those people who wash your hands every ten minutes, or have an obsession with keeping your closet tidy by following a perfect color scale, you’ve probably been told you have it. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Recommended Reading: “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What Is It And How Does It Happen?” Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: How …
Throughout history and cultures, human beings have experienced phenomena they were unable to explain, labeling them as paranormal. This is due to the body’s incredible ability to give us some rather strange experiences, which people try to make sense of, most of the time from a cultural point of view. Fortunately, science has evolved enough …
It is said that Queen Victoria of England spent months continually crying and mourning the death of her husband, Prince Albert.. The queen’s grief was such that the palace eventually became her prison and she dressed in mourning for the rest of her life. Although in Victorian times they did not know it, the Queen …
