Categoria: International
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NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES AND THE NEUROSCIENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS
What happens to consciousness at the threshold between life and death? Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) occupy a fascinating and philosophical space, where profound human insights intersect with unresolved scientific questions about consciousness. They are remarkable occurrences that have been documented during life-threatening situations in which the mind appears to function at the edge of biological limitations.…
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The humorous portrait of psychotherapists in media and why it may be harmful to us
The biggest issue behind inaccurate portrayals of mental health treatment is how it can taint a person’s openness to seek therapy. TV shows, movies, media are a strong way of shaping images of fields, professions and individuals working in them. When these portrayals lack authenticity, it is very easy to foster unnatural stereotypes around them.…
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Well-being beyond the individual: Community Psychology
In a historical moment like the one we are living through, marked by political instability, insecurity, rising poverty, and international tensions, it is understandable to feel worried or stressed, or to sense that our mental well-being is being affected. The relationship between individuals and the contexts in which they live lies at the heart of…
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When Silence Speaks: The Psychology of Unspoken Communication
Can silence really communicate? We often focus on words, but quiet moments and what is left unsaid can be just as meaningful, as some of the most important conversations happen without a single word. This article explores how silence becomes a powerful psychological language, shaping emotional understanding and human connection
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Prosopagnosia: Inside the Mind That Can’t Remember Faces
Imagine waking up one day, looking at yourself in the mirror, and not recognising your own face. You go to work, and colleagues greet you warmly, but you cannot remember who they are. Names, faces, even familiar expressions feel like strangers. This is the reality for people living with prosopagnosia, a neurological condition that impairs…
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Consumer Identity and Brand Identity in Contemporary Consumption
Why do we buy what reflects who we are? Products and brands often serve as tools for identity expression, helping individuals reinforce who they are or who they aspire to become. This article explores how consumption becomes a psychological act of self-definition, highlighting the symbolic role of brands.
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The Myth of Adulthood – An analysis of the transition from adolescence to majority and the concept of Emerging Adulthood
How can we define an adult nowadays: by law, biology or by a complex social performance? This article examines the transition from adolescence to adulthood by contrasting Erving Goffman’s sociological theory of “social theater” with Jeffrey Arnett’s psychological concept of “Emerging Adulthood”. It explores how individuals must deal with the pressure to perform maturity while…
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When Autonomy Turns Into Rigidity: How Children Learn to Say “No” — and Why Some Never Stop
Despite endless books on children’s behavior arriving on bookshelves every year, many parents still find it strangely difficult to “manage” their own toddlers. As British pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott once remarked, “It is in playing, and perhaps only in playing, that the child is free to be creative.“ So the real question becomes –…
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Punishment: Effective or Simply Barbaric?
Have you ever been punished and thought: ‘How is this supposed to help me?’ It wasn’t just in your head. Punishment rarely teaches anything, it mostly creates frustration, fear, and very little real change. So why do we still rely on it? And what actually works better for helping people grow? Let’s break it down.…
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The Bilingual Brain: Functioning and Benefits
Did you know that being bilingual is not only a cool skill to impress your friends with, but a factor shaping your brain’s structure and functioning? Research shows that bilingualism rewires the brain language system as, when a bilingual person is speaking in one language, the other is active at the same time. Being bilingual…
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