Categoria: International
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Intelligence, Novelty Seeking and Substance Use: trying to overcome stigma
Reading time: 5 minutes The topic of substance use is highly important, both in psychology and, perhaps even more, in everyday life. Worldwide, over a billion people are dependent on nicotine, more than 100 million on alcohol, over 5 million on marijuana, and more than 28 million on illicit drugs, in addition to prescription medications.…
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The Familiar Unknown: Understanding Déjà Vu
Reading time: 5 minutes “I can’t explain it, but I’ve lived this moment before.” Does it feel relatable to you? According to the scientific community, déjà vu is a common experience that nearly every human being experiences at least once in their lifetime. The word déjà vu actually originates from French, where it means “already…
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The Power of the Mind Over the Body
Reading time: 7 minutes Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to influence what happens deep inside your body just by using your mind? The idea might sound mystical, but more and more research, and even mainstream documentaries like Heal, suggest there’s real science behind it. The documentary Heal explores how our emotions, beliefs, and…
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The role of virtual reality in the workplace: a brief journey through some scientific studies and new possible insights
Reading time: 7 minutes “Live your life in real time − live and suffer directly on-screen. Think in real time − your thought is immediately encoded by the computer. Make your revolution in real time − not in the street, but in the recording studio. Live out your amorous passions in real time − the…
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes Every year on October 10, the world celebrates World Mental Health Day in order to raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote stronger systems of support for mental well-being. World Mental Health Day was first established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health as a way to raise global awareness…
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World Smile Day – Exploring The Power Of Smiling
Reading time: 5 minutes Emotions are often thought of as internal states, invisible to the outside world. Yet the human body can reflect these psychological states, becoming a powerful means of communication with the outside world. This is the case with smiling: happiness or joy is represented by the lips curved upward, often accompanied by…
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When the Limb is Gone but the Pain Persists: The Brain-Body Paradox of Phantom Limb Pain
Reading time: 5 minutes Her alarm went off, and with a look outside of her window, she realized immediately that this was going to be a gloomy morning. How cozy it could have been to just stay in bed, turn around, and stay warm and comfortable. “But money doesn’t grow on trees,” she thought to…
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Happy Gut, Happy Mind
Reading time: 5 minutes Over the years, the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) has gained popularity in research and amongst professionals due to compelling scientific evidence indicating that the gut and brain are closely connected, and that this link can affect mood, behavior, and overall mental health. This concept, which was initially introduced by William Beaumont in…
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THE ROLE OF TRAUMA IN IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
Reading time: 5 minutes Identity development is a complex process in which individual shapes their unique sense of self. It is particularly important during adolescence and early adulthood, as it forms the foundation of self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and life choices. Traumatic experiences can negatively influence this process, causing disruptions or delays along the path. This…
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The Power of Expectations: Understanding the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, Pygmalion, and Golem Effects
Reading time: 5 minutes Have you ever felt empowered simply because someone believed in you? Or, conversely, found yourself underperforming when others seemed to expect little from you? These experiences aren’t just anecdotal, they are rooted in well-established psychological concepts known as self-fulfilling prophecies. At the heart of this phenomenon are two compelling effects: the…
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