A few days ago, a good friend of mine, a magistrate by profession, an educated and serene man, over 60 years old, told me: “To will is to be able to do”. And he added with a circumspect tone: “if you set your mind to something, you can always achieve it. Will and determination move … Read more
Grief is a natural response of people to a major loss. The most common example is after the death of a loved one. But, we also talk about it when what is lost is a cherished object, a pet, a vital function such as the amputation of a hand, or simply a dream or life … Read more
The current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic has surprised young and old alike. It is something they have never experienced before, and therefore they need time to adapt to the new circumstances, with new habits and routines. On the plus side, children have a great capacity to adapt. Even so, it is almost inevitable that … Read more
Quarantine is the best time to connect emotionally with adolescent children. For this, Dr. Sergio Arques Egea, specialist in Psychiatry, explains that it is key to have a proactive attitude and, above all, to avoid reactive responses. Respecting individuality, giving affection and empathizing are some of the key points to meet the needs of an … Read more
Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or bipolar disorder are some of the most frequent in our population. Their detection has an impact on the mental health of the patient and his or her family. Psychiatrist Dr. Zafra gives some advice on how to cope with this situation. The detection of a disease is … Read more