Social anxiety is one of the most common deviations on the spectrum of anxiety disorders. It often manifests in adolescence, when young people begin to face new social challenges and expectations. However, anxiety can manifest at any time in a person's life, affecting both children and adults. According to various studies, about 7% to 12% of people worldwide experience this condition at some point in their lives. This makes the syndrome one of t...
To help ourselves and others In today's world of stress, rapid change and high expectations, mental health is crucial to our sense of happiness and well-being. It encompasses our emotional, psychological and social state and influences the way we think, feel and act. Mental wellbeing plays a key role in our ability to cope with everyday stresses, maintain good relationships with others and make positive choices in our lives. What are the conseq...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. About 2-3% of the world's population suffers from this disorder, or put another way, that's millions of people who struggle daily with symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and compulsive actions. This mental illness has a significant impact on quality of life, causing significant difficulties in social, professional and personal life. The social significance...
Mental health is increasingly important in society, and interest in this topic is growing significantly. Mental illness affects a huge number of people worldwide. One of the lesser known illnesses affecting mental health is narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition that often goes undiagnosed, and this leads to even greater suffering for those affected. People with this mental condition have great diffic...
Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world, regardless of their age, gender or social status. They include a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and many others. These problems can seriously affect the daily lives of people who suffer from them. They can cause difficulties in interpersonal interactions, create problems in the workplace and reduce overall quality of life .Alt...
Mental health is a fundamental aspect of everyone's overall well-being, but its importance is often overlooked. Mental health problems are increasingly common in the modern world. Statistics show that one in four people experience some kind of mental disorder in their lifetime. Among the most serious and challenging conditions to manage is borderline personality disorder. This mental disorder is characterised by intense emotional instability, im...
Most people think that the leading diseases worldwide are cancer or cardiovascular disease. Turns out, it's neither. In fact, the most prevalent diseases are mental ones. Many of them begin to manifest in early childhood. Among the reasons for underestimating the first signs of mental illness is a lack of knowledge about the characteristic symptoms of these mental illnesses. Early signs such as mood swings, difficulty concentrating, feelings of...
Mental burnout is a global problem that affects millions of people around the world. A 2020 study by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) shows that 23% of workers are at risk of burnout. In Japan, the phenomenon of 'karoshi' (death from overwork) highlights the seriousness of the problem of mental burnout, with many deaths linked to excessive stress at work. According to the World Health Organ...
Mental health means that a person is in a state of good mental and emotional well-being that allows them to lead a full and active life. This includes the ability to cope with stress, maintain healthy interpersonal relationships and successfully overcome life's challenges. The importance of mental health extends beyond the individual characteristics of each of us and affects society as a whole. When people are mentally healthy, they are better a...
All of us experience intense anxiety at certain times in our lives. This is a normal reaction to stress and can be helpful in helping us cope with the challenges of everyday life. However, how do we know when this anxiety crosses boundaries and becomes a diagnosis? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Living in constant anxiety not only drains a person emotionally, but can also...
Music education is a key element in student development, but often faces problems such as limited school budgets and insufficient funding to update old equipment in music rooms. Investment in music rooms not only improves the quality of education, but also plays an important role in the cultural and creative development of young talent. Teachers are often faced with the need to self-finance outdated or damaged musical instruments, which is an exp...