Depression is often devalued and seen as a side effect of laziness, a weak character, a desire to procrastinate, excessive self-pity, or just a bad mood. But depression is a disease that affects more than 300 million people every year, greatly impairs their quality of life and work capacity, and can lead to suicide. Anyone

Evacuation of children from areas of active hostilities to safer regions is currently underway. Most of them have been without healthy sleep and food for a long time. It is not surprising that it is difficult for children to adapt to normal conditions. That is why volunteers and representatives of the receiving party should learn

Is it possible not to quarrel with your relatives during the war? Spoiler: it’s impossible now, because aggression comes from all sides and finds its way out through excessive food consumption or through fights. The question is how you convey your message to your relatives. Psychologist and body-oriented therapist assures that it is very difficult

How to support your child if you leave your home: Explain that this is all for her safety. Give the child the opportunity to ask questions and express himself. Be grateful to the child for the help, for the fact that you are together. Pay more attention to her. Say that you will do everything

Now (underline) I live in my favorite city. In my city. There are people dear to my heart, the way home through the alley, gatherings with girlfriends on the embankment or in cafes at the Golden Gate, a wonderful view from the window on the Dnipro and the most beautiful sunsets in the city, favorite

Relationships in a couple are one of those areas where during this period conflicts, separations occur more often, the form of relationships changes, and what was deeply hidden or unsaid at the time is revealed. A psychologist who practices Gestalt therapy, transactional analysis, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, explains why this happens. Anger and complaints against each

The off-season is a period when the body adjusts to a new regime, and the weather dictates new conditions. At this time, we are all prone to depression and apathy more often than usual. We have collected three win-win ways that can really improve your mood even on a gloomy and rainy weekday. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy

1. Explain to the child why you are here now: “It is safe here now, there are no hostilities, here we can normalize and think about how we can help our family and our country.” 2. Discuss together what happened. Emphasize that loved ones who are left behind will feel more at ease knowing that

CEO of the Institute of Cognitive Modeling tells about how to get rid of the “good girl” complex and take what is good only for yourself. Everything starts with a simple: “Help around the house, be a good girl,” or “Don’t be afraid, share, you’re not a boy, you’re a good girl.” And it ends:

Experts of the Institute of Cognitive Marketing warn: it is advisable not to start all these actions at once. Choose just one or two activities that resonate with you the most. Please remember: self-care should make you feel safe, comfortable, healthy and cared for, not overwhelmed or stressed. Take care of your body Drink water