Examination of the determinants of anonymous behavior of adolescents in the internet environment The modern child has indeed become “different” in many ways. According to the results of a study on motivation to use the Internet, according to users, the Internet now helps to meet most of their needs – in communication, entertainment, learning new…
Mental health criteria What does it mean to be a mentally healthy person and what should psychotherapy be focused on? Modern guidelines for psychotherapy are too focused on working with specific symptoms, which leads to a loss of a holistic perception of the mental health of patients. For example, a client who introduces new patterns…
The crisis that arose in psychology at the beginning of the 20th century caused the long-term use of introspection as the main method of scientific research to become obsolete. It turns out that only with the help of internal self-observation it is impossible to explain a number of fundamental problems of psychology itself. A crisis…
SUMMARY Currently, many researchers and specialists in various fields are focused on the earliest possible diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. However, the diagnosis of a group of adults with autism remains no less urgent. The “gold standard” for this is the ADOS technique. The article discusses some of the features of Module 4, designed to…
This syndrome was first described in 1979 by a specialist in psychiatry in Florence. The name of the disease is associated with the name of a famous French writer, who was a very impressionable person. The tombs of great people he saw in the Church of the Holy Cross made such a strong impression that…
Antisocial ( Dissocial ) personality disorder (ASPD) is a personality disorder characterized by impulsivity, aggressiveness, antisocial behavior, and a violation of the ability to form attachments. Patients with this disorder are convinced of the legitimacy of their own needs, grossly disregard the feelings of others, do not feel guilt and shame, are well-oriented in…
Neuro-linguistic programming is a way of changing someone’s thoughts and behaviors to help achieve desired outcomes for them. The popularity of neuro-linguistic programming or NLP has become widespread since it started in the 1970s. Its uses include treatment of phobias and anxiety disorders and improvement of workplace performance or personal happiness. This article will explore the theory…
What Is Addiction? What’s the definition of addiction? An addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences. Someone experiencing an…
What Is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It is performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), which are often referred to as speech therapists. Speech therapy techniques are used to improve communication. These include articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and others depending on the type of speech…
What is suicide and suicidal behavior? Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of approximately 47,000 Americans each year. Suicidal behavior refers to talking about or taking actions related to…