Although it is common to talk about both as if they were the same, you can do the habit automatically, while the routine is organized consciously. Learn the keys to distinguish them and how to develop them. Have you ever wondered why some tasks feel automatic and others require more planning? The answer lies in the […]
Struggling with a dull, low-energy day? Here are 15 DIY mood-boosting ideas, from lying on the floor with your pet to keeping a gratitude journal.Have you ever felt that it is impossible to get your spirits back on your own? We reveal that you can do it with simple methods. To combat a bad mood or […]
Did you know that the time of administration of drugs influences their therapeutic response and their effectiveness in your body?Chronopharmacology is a relatively new concept. It is related to the biological rhythms that govern our body and how these can affect the body’s response to drugs. Physiology, as we say, is regulated by certain rhythms, but so […]
There are many alternatives for treating depression. In fact, there are more and more of them. However, only a few have really proven effective. Would you like to know them?Depression is a serious mood disorder characterized by one or more episodes in which the person feels deep sadness, anguish, unhappiness or apathy , among others. Therefore, once […]
The benefits of behavioural activation in depressive disorders are well known. However, what benefits can it have in processes that involve the adoption of new healthy habits?Behavioral activation is best known for use in certain mood disorders such as depression. However, this type of strategy aimed at increasing the repertoire of behaviors can have more […]
Headaches come in many forms, and some, like migraines, are debilitating. What does science tell us about what to do in these situations? Let’s take a look. Pain in the temples, dizziness, a throbbing pain as if we were being hit by a hammer… In these situations, all we think about is: How can we get […]
Teleconsultation in psychology has accelerated due to the changes that have occurred in the world in recent years. Who can benefit from this modality?Although telemedicine is a reality in other countries, the truth is that in Spain a small-big revolution is taking place . Not only because of the lockdown, but also because of the difficulty in […]
FOXG1 syndrome is a poignant, yet under-recognized reality that impacts families around the world. It highlights the underlying complexity in genes and the silent battle that often goes unnoticed.Ana and Juan were excited to welcome their first child Mateo, but soon noticed signs of atypical development in him. After medical consultations and tests, they confirmed […]
Catatonia is not just about becoming immobile, which is why it is often overlooked. It also involves mutism, slowness, and intense emotionality, among other symptoms that we will discuss in more detail here.Catatonia has fascinated mental health experts for decades. People who do not move for hours and do not respond to stimuli? It is […]
Alcohol and depression unfortunately often go hand in hand. Here you can better understand how this complicated interaction feeds off of each other.“Drowning one’s sorrows in alcohol” is an expression that very well defines the relationship between depression and alcoholism. Many people consume it when they are in a low mood, without knowing that it is […]