Category: EMOTIONAL HEALTH

  We interact with various people in our daily lives, some of whom can negatively impact our emotional well-being. Among them, we find so-called toxic people. These individuals can affect our mental and emotional health profoundly, making it essential to learn how to identify them and manage their influence effectively. WHAT DOES “TOXIC PERSON” MEAN? […]

  Body image refers to a person’s perception of their body and how they feel about it. It is a subjective construction influenced by multiple factors, including family, friends, and especially the media. In the digital age, advertising plays a crucial role in shaping and distorting body image, significantly impacting self-esteem and emotional well-being. ADVERTISING […]

  Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, typically in winter. This disorder affects many people worldwide, causing symptoms that can vary in intensity, from mild feelings of sadness to severe depression that impacts daily life. WHAT IS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER? It is a type […]

  Death is an inevitable part of life and, despite medical and scientific advancements that have prolonged our lives, it remains a delicate and often avoided topic in our society. For an adult, understanding and accepting death can be a challenging task, but for a child, this task can seem even more complicated.  However, talking […]

  Mental health in childhood and adolescence is an increasingly relevant topic in our contemporary society. According to data from the Multidisciplinary Task Force on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, approximately 1 in 7 children faces some form of mental health issue. In recent years, cases of anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) […]

  To talk about phubbing, we must first put ourselves in context. We face familiar and modern challenges in the changing world of human relationships. With the evolution of new technological forms, we update certain relationship problems and adopt new vocabulary such as ghosting or cloaking. Despite the apparent ease of staying connected in this […]

  Imagine you are planning a trip to the mountains with some friends and you decide to share the news with your partner. However, instead of being enthusiastic, this person would prefer to avoid the proposal and express dissatisfaction at being left alone. Even though you want to enjoy a few days with your group […]

  From the percussion of our mother’s rhythmic heartbeat, music seeps into our lives from the beginning of our existence and is ever-present. It is a constant companion, from the first notes in the womb to the end of our days. Music, in essence, becomes the soundtrack of our lives, taking center stage in many […]

  The concept of “willpower” has been a deeply rooted belief in society. They have taught us that we can overcome obstacles, change habits, and achieve our goals with enough determination and self-control. And above all, it has been drilled into our bones that if we don’t achieve something it is our fault for not […]

  Mental health is an essential component of our well-being. Each year, World Mental Health Day allows us to reflect on its importance and give a wake-up call to society for greater global awareness and support. This October 10, to address this crucial issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization […]