"From the roof you can see all the beauty of the stars, but not from the window. Makes you wonder why people don't live on rooftops," says our favourite children's character Carlsson, who lives on the roof. How beautifully Astrid Lindgren wrote it. And imagine with how much awe little children would look at the stars, and how many such beautiful stories they can read when they have a roof over their heads - both literally and figuratively. Sadl...
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...
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...
There is a group of diseases that are characterized by abrupt and periodic changes in mood, passing from profound depression to extreme elation. These affective disorders may include manic states characterised by exaggerated mood, hyperactivity, rapid speech and high self-esteem. Depressive states, on the other hand, are manifested by deep sadness, lack of interest in life, trouble sleeping, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Often these st...
Cerebral palsy is a widespread neurological condition that manifests as irreversible but non-progressive damage to the brain. This condition can occur during pregnancy, at birth or during the period of early childhood development. The disease affects the brain during its developmental period - from birth to the first five years of a child's life. What are the forms of cerebral palsy? Spastic Cerebral Palsy: This is the most common form of t...