Affichage de tous les articles de la catégorie «Psychology»
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on 2 April. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 160 children in the world has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Togo, there are many autistic children, but the means to help them are lacking.
According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Development Report 2021-2022, nearly one billion people suffer from a mental disorder. About one in eight people worldwide suffer from a mental disorder. This gives an idea of the minimal s
Alzheimer's disease is a real pathology and not a simple effect of aging. It most often reveals itself at an advanced age. To date, there is no cure for the disease. What are the physical warning signs?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is characterized by an alteration of social integration and communication, associated with abnormalities in behaviour and sometimes intellectual development. Autistic children generally exhibit
One of the known, but often ignored, negative consequences of smoking is its impact on the smoker's mental health. Some smokers think that smoking is a good way to deal with stress and anxiety, but this is far from the case. Does smoking make you dep
According to scientists at Aston University in Birmingham, the more often people eat fruit, the lower their depression score and the higher their mental well-being score. Clearly, eating fruit often is good, but
Selon « The Journal of Positive Psychology », les personnes souffrant d’anxiété ou de symptômes dépressifs peuvent voir leur état s’améliorer en réalisant de bonnes actions. Le lien social est en effet
When is it advisable to make an appointment with a psychologist? And what is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? Here are the explanations of Dr Zinsou Selom Degboe, Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist at the Clinic of Psychia
Stress, one of the worst enemies of health, can lead to heart problems, risk of heart attack, weight gain, depression and a weakened immune system. Back home, it is necessary to take a break. Here are some simple tips to help you relax....
At work, you feel tired, irritable, you have lost your concentration or enthusiasm, you are under constant pressure and you are experiencing minor health problems. Beware, you may be suffering from stress. Stress is above all a normal reaction to...
A team of psychologists from the University of Kansas has reviewed previous research on the physiological and psychological effects of added sugar consumption. Their findings, published in the journal « Medical Hypotheses », show that the consumption
Une alimentation de haute qualité nutritionnelle est particulièrement bénéfique pour la santé mentale, et en particulier face au risque de dépression. Une équipe française (INSERM et université de...