Category: Mental Health

Perhaps many of us have thought about how a dark rainy period in the winter impacts our mood, however the summer heat can also impact our mood just as much. Research shows a link between hot weather and periods of … Read more

Stress and anxiety appear to be a common ailment across various ages and despite this, it can still feel very isolating. Through my research on this topic, I came across the work of Dr Arielle Schwartz, who interweaves her expertise … Read more

L’ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – in italiano Terapia dell’accettazione e dell’impegno) è un tipo di psicoterapia appartenente alla terza generazione delle terapie cognitivo- comportamentali, e che per certi versi si discosta dai cardini che stanno alla base delle … Read more

Ad oggi, la depressione è uno dei disturbi più diffusi nella popolazione mondiale. I tipici sintomi del disturbo depressivo maggiore, secondo il DSM-5 (Manuale Diagnostico e Statistico dei Disturbi Mentali, Quinta Edizione), comprendono: umore depresso, diminuzione dell’interesse e del piacere … Read more

L’ansia è una condizione sempre più frequente nella popolazione generale, e spesso risulta difficile poterla affrontare. In un’accezione positiva, l’ansia, se circoscritta a una certa situazione, può esserci utile, ad esempio, per rimanere attivi e coinvolti in un compito … Read more

Nella società odierna, i ritmi frenetici a cui siamo abituati non danno il tempo di fermarci un attimo a riflettere sull’importanza della nostra vita per come è, adesso, nel momento stesso in cui state leggendo queste parole. Siamo costantemente immersi … Read more

Performance psychology is a branch in the field of applied psychology that focuses on the various human performances, including sports, artistic practices, work performance, as well as everyday functioning (APA, 2014). Like any other area in psychology, perspectives of performance … Read more

As a child I never had much coordination and found that team sports during PE lessons was a difficult chore to endure. I have to admit that playing in a basketball team, with my short stature and clumsiness, was a … Read more

Summer in Malta is great because there are several activities that you can engage in to enjoy yourself. Whether it’s going to the beach, out for drinks, dancing at a club or attending an event, there are several opportunities for … Read more

Is there a vague emotional lump inside you, but you can’t really point out what is causing it? Do you find yourself constantly bustling with something so you don’t have to face emotions floating beneath the surface? Do you need … Read more