Categoria: International
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Rethinking normalcy
When we think about psychology or psychotherapy, the first idea that comes to mind usually involves the act of curing, in which we have to help the patient understand where his or her discomfort comes from, in order to overcome it and go back to a condition of normalcy. But what do we actually mean…
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The Shifting Experience of Time
From repeatedly asking “Are we there yet?” to wondering where time has gone, this shift reflects a fundamental change in our perception of time. Rather than time itself changing, it is the way our minds process experiences that transforms how time is felt. The experience of time is shaped by how we attend to and…
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Do I Have ADHD, or Is It Just Everyone?
Reading time: 7 minutes On social media, it is now very common to see people talking about mental health. In recent years, there has been much more awareness, especially about topics like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ADHD. This is something positive, because people feel more free to share their experiences. However, when people talk…
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Stigmatization matters — how people with Antisocial Personality Disorder deal with their public image?
Many people immediately imagine sociopaths as bloodthirsty killers who, just minutes before calmly choosing the perfect moment to commit a crime, are quietly planning their actions. Or are they psychopaths? Or neither? And why does it initially seem like psychopathy and sociopathy are the same thing? This article will try to answer this and other…
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The absence of ToM
Have you ever thought about how important it is to understand others, read between the lines, or even just laugh at a good joke? All of this is thanks to Theory of Mind (ToM)! But what happens if it doesn’t fully develop? Keep reading to find out!
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Rejuvenating the brain through exercise in late adulthood
During late adulthood (starting from about 65 years of age), the brain undergoes a natural decline in terms of grey and white matter volume, synaptic connectivity and cognitive performance. However, these natural changes are not as irreversible as it seems. Indeed, research shows that exercise can be a powerful ally in preserving the brain’s health,…
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The Psychology of False Confessions: The Central Park Five Case
Would you confess to a crime you didn’t commit? Most people say no, but the Central Park Five did. And they’re not alone. False confessions appear in 13% of known wrongful convictions. So let’s dive into the psychology behind false confessions through the analysis of one of the most infamous cases in American history.
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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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