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Sleep, insomnia, and psychosis

Why sleeping well is key to mental health

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Sleep well

Caring for siblings of a person with psychosis

How to ensure their emotional well-being and not leave them out of the process

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Treatment

What are SMART goals and how can they be useful in overcoming apathy?

SMART goals are a useful strategy for combating apathy because they help people set clear and achievable goals, preventing the demotivation that arises from trying to tackle large, unrealistic objectives.

How can behavioral activation help overcome apathy?

Behavioral activation is a cognitive-behavioral therapy strategy used to combat apathy. It's based on the principle that the desire to engage in activities arises once you've begun.

Negative symptoms

Why does apathy appear in psychotic disorders?

Apathy in psychosis is linked to alterations in the brain's dopaminergic circuits, which manage motivation and behaviors aimed at obtaining rewards or avoiding punishments.

7 tips for managing anxiety

If left untreated, it can have negative long-term consequences.

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Anxiety attack: what it is and how to act

An anxiety attack or panic attack occurs when someone experiences a sudden and intense feeling of uncontrollable fear and distress, accompanied by various intense physical symptoms. It is estimated that up to 20% of the population has experienced or may experience one at some point in their lives. It is a time when a person may even fear for their life due to the intensity of the symptoms. In this Q&A with the expert, we aim to answer the most common questions about anxiety attacks: What are they? How can we help? How are they treated? Can they be prevented?