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Autism is a topic that is increasingly being talked about and that many families are curious about. This complex childhood condition is characterized by difficulties in social communication and repetitive behaviors. So what exactly is autism, why does it occur and what are its symptoms...
Ketamine is a powerful painkiller and dissociative drug developed in the 1960s as an anesthetic. When administered at a low dose (subanesthetic dose), it can act rapidly and may have beneficial effects, especially in conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. FDA approved in the 1970s
The human mind is an extraordinary biological mechanism that processes billions of data from the external world to construct the perceptual whole we call "reality". However, under the influence of certain neurobiological and psychological processes, this delicate mechanism can construct unshakeable and hard-to-change beliefs that are disconnected from the concrete reality of the external world....
The 21st century marks an unprecedented era of digital integration, with information and communication technologies permeating every aspect of human life. While democratizing access to information and accelerating global communication, this transformation has created unforeseen adaptive pressures on human psychophysiology. These pressures...
Schizophrenia is a concept often misunderstood in society, surrounded by cinematic stereotypes and scary labels. For many people, the name has become synonymous with unpredictability or danger. However, from a clinical and scientific perspective, schizophrenia is not a label, but rather a disorder that affects an individual's thought processes, emotional...
Doubt is one of the most challenging forms of uncertainty. Sudden and unexplained changes in the behavior, mood or social environment of a relative, family member or especially an adolescent can be a source of deep concern for parents and individuals. Suspicion of a substance use disorder is often...
Uzm. Dr. Pelin Taş DURMUŞ How does sleep patterns affect our mental health? Sleep has an active role in the body's regeneration, growth, regulation of metabolism, learning and memory processes. The physiological changes that occur during sleep are the repair of nerve cells, the formation of new connections between nerve...
Written by: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist Ayşe TOPAK 1. It is not possible to hide things from children over a certain age. They are aware of many things both on social media and in their communication with their friends. How to describe this grave event? What kind of language to use...
Addiction is a family disease. Alcohol or drug addiction alone is not the whole problem. Every member of the family, especially children, is affected by their parents' addiction problem. The Child-Adolescent Unit of Moodist Hospital has developed a program to provide the children of addicted individuals with the support they need:...
Uzm. Dr. Meliha AYDIN Why is sleep health so important? What impact does poor quality sleep have on overall health? Adequate and quality sleep is one of the indispensable elements of a healthy life. Sleep is essential both for the immune system to function properly and for the brain...
Uzm. Dr. Sebile Aslı Eke Psychiatrist At what age does puberty begin and when does it end? Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood and is characterized by biological, cognitive and social changes. The onset and end of puberty is different for each individual.
Written by: Clinical Psychologist Ayşe Topak How does economic segregation in classrooms affect children's relationships? Emotional Development and Self-Esteem Children internalize the economic status of their families in relation to how they see themselves in social groups. Children from high-income families generally perceive their social status more positively, while children from...
Written by: Clinical Psychologist Ayşe Topak There is a lot of research linking sitting at the family table at least 2-3 times a week with healthy mental development and lower risks for childhood depression, eating disorders, substance use and other mental health problems. Also with children and adolescents...
Psychological Effects of Violence Against Women Clinical Psychologist Aleyna Damla Özcan As a result of research in this field, we can say that one in every three women in the world is subjected to physical or psychological violence by her husband or partner. In fact, it is not clear how high this rate is...
PSYCHIATRY SPECIALIST DR. MERVE SETENAY GÜRBÜZ: "VISUAL PERCEPTION DISORDER CAN LEAD TO UNNECESSARY SURGERY REQUESTS!" VISUAL PERCEPTION TEST SHOULD BE APPLIED BEFORE AESTHETIC SURGERIES! DR. ASLI DATLI: "Aesthetic surgeries should not be performed to look like someone else!" Aesthetic surgeries, which have increased significantly in parallel with the increase in the use of social media...
Answered by: Ayşegül Nezor 1- How does children's screen addiction affect their physical and mental development? Children's screen addiction can seriously affect both their physical and mental development. Physically, children's constant immobilization in front of the screen can lead to weight gain, posture disorders...
NOTE: Questions 1,3,6,8,9,10 have been answered by Spc. Dr. Erhan Yüksek answered these questions. NOTE: Questions 2,4,5,7 were answered by Psychologist Mert Kaya. 1. How do these check-up programs, which combine mental health, memory, nutrition and biochemistry (blood tests), differ from conventional health screenings? Mental health
The “Helping Children After Traumatic Experiences” guide, which brings together the important work of Prof. Dr. Bruce D. Perry, has been translated into Turkish by Prof. Dr. Feryal Çam Çelikel and Psychologist Mader Bengisu Bilgen. This valuable e-book provides information on how to support children after traumatic experiences.
On public transportation, shopping, on the street, even on vacation, people often seem unhappy, tired and tense. In today's world, nothing brings people as much joy as it used to. Psychiatrist Uzm. Dr. Merve Setenay Gürbüz warns about psychological fatigue. Necessary and unnecessary things that take up too much space in our minds...
Untreated anxiety disorders tend to recur chronically over time. Clinical Psychologist Damla Özcan says, "Anxiety disorders, if left untreated, cause some disruptions in many areas of a person's life." A person's anxiety can be about specific issues or more than one...
With the pandemic, most companies switched to remote working. Although there is a return to the workplace, the method of working at home some days at work and some days at home, which we call remote working or hybrid working, has been adopted by most companies and employees. So hybrid...
As we approach February, for many people this also means Valentine's Day. There are many special days, but Valentine's Day differs from the others in one way. Clinical Psychologist Semanur Konuk Düzgün says, "Valentine's Day is a special meaning between partners...
Nostalgia can have an impact on our mental and physical health. Clinical Psychologist Gökşin Aköz states that nostalgia from time to time reduces the risk of developing memory-based diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. However, Aköz also states that obsessively clinging to the past can lead to serious pathological problems, depressive mood...
Sometimes parents want the best for their children, but sometimes they can also bore them too much or unintentionally restrict them from being free individuals. In such cases, unintentional mistakes can leave permanent traumas in the developmental age of children. From our experts Child and...
Jealousy is one of the most basic and difficult emotions to deal with for people of all ages. Especially children may have to share their parents, from whom they receive the most love and attention, with their siblings, and this can lead to sibling jealousy.
Gambling addiction is a type of addiction that significantly affects both the person and their environment. According to research, 25 percent of gambling addicts in the world are at risk of suicide. Psychologist Yusuf Babacan, an expert in the field of gambling treatment, stated that 1 out of every 4 gambling addicts is at risk of suicide.
Sometimes we may feel happy even when we eat a spoonful of dessert, or there may be times when we eat dessert just to feel happy. However, experts underline that excess sugar consumption affects mental health as well as physical health negatively. Expert Dietitian Yeşim Nurdan...
As of September, a new semester begins for students. A busy period awaits both parents and students after a long vacation. Many parents have already started preparations for the adaptation process. What do you need to know about the adaptation process? Child and Adolescent...
Today, health problems such as obesity and diabetes are rapidly increasing worldwide. Therefore, healthy weight management and blood sugar regulation are of great importance for individuals to lead a healthy life. However, people who want to get fast results for the sake of slimming can cause undesirable consequences.
The vegan diet is becoming increasingly popular as a lifestyle option based on plant-based foods instead of animal foods. But after the death of 39-year-old social media phenomenon Zhanna Samsonova, a vegan nutrition advocate, vegan nutrition has raised questions. Expert Dietitian
Today, we often encounter the concept of healthy eating. Although healthy eating habits intimidate us from time to time, Expert Diestician Yeşim Nurdan Özkorucuklu states that healthy eating should not be a momentary whim in our lives and that it is not difficult contrary to what is thought. The modern age is stressful and a...
Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) results have been announced. Following the results, candidates will make their university preferences between July 27 and August 8. Students will choose the department and school they want according to their score. So how does the preference period affect students psychologically, what do families do in this situation?
Starting next week, the 3-month summer vacation begins. Emphasizing the importance of spending the summer vacation with new experiences, Child - Adolescent Psychologist İrem Bengü Yılmazcan states that resting physically and mentally on vacation will increase the energy level and increase motivation in the next school term. An intense...
Forgetfulness, which is usually encountered in old age, can nowadays be seen even among young people and even children. Neurology Specialist Dr. Meliha Aydın stated that depression is the leading cause of forgetfulness in young people, while in children, childhood depression, adolescence problems, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder can cause forgetfulness.
With the pandemic, depression and anxiety disorders have increased 3-4 times worldwide. Stating that this situation increases the use of antidepressants, Moodist Hospital specialists Psychiatrist Specialist. Dr. Jale Mursalova said that hopelessness, uncertainty, natural disasters, wars, economic problems and many different reasons have made people...
Burnout syndrome is thought to have emerged as a result of widespread social, economic and cultural developments all over the world. Stating that the syndrome has psychological, physical and behavioral symptoms and negatively affects the quality of life, Clinical Psychologist Eslem Fulya Ekşi said that burnout syndrome is an individual process...
Love is one of the most beautiful emotions that make life meaningful. But how does a toxic relationship, which we often encounter in our daily lives, affect love? Psychologist Anıl Usta states that a toxic relationship can reduce one's self-esteem and happiness, which in turn can harm the person by affecting their functionality. Relationships
March 30, the birth date of the painter Vincent Van Gogh, who is thought to be bipolar, is celebrated as World Bipolar Day. Stating that the purpose of today is to raise awareness for Bipolar and to prevent stigmatization, Psychologist Neslihan Turan said that Bipolar Disorder is a chronic disorder with episodes of depression and mania.
Mobbing, which means intimidation, includes systematic harassment, obstruction, disturbance, exclusion and devaluation behaviors directed against a person at work, school or in a certain group. Psychologist Yusuf Babacan, who mentioned that everyone can be mobbed regardless of their position, said that those with weak coping skills...
Ramadan culturally brings about a change in dietary patterns. Expert Dietitian Yeşim Nurdan Özkorucuklu from Moodist Hospital states that nutrient and energy needs should not change in this month. Ramadan is around the corner, fasting and iftar meals are being organized this year as every year....
The earthquakes in 10 provinces, centered in Kahramanmaraş, have negatively affected millions of people mentally. We asked the question "What should we pay attention to in our psychological approach to earthquake victims?" to the experts of Moodist Hospital.
Psychologist Gamze Gülsoy states that parents' demanding attitudes and pressures on children can lead to problems with self-control and self-confidence in children. Is it right for families to pressure children for academic success? It is not right for parents to put pressure on children and young people to achieve academically. It is only...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can be defined as a picture that starts about 1 week before the onset of menstruation and enters the recovery process within a few days following the onset of menstruation; It can be defined as a picture that manifests itself with emotional and behavioral changes and physical symptoms. Specialists from Private Moodist Hospital, Uzm. Dr....
New year means new resolutions, but how much these resolutions can be implemented, explains Clinical Psychologist Miray Korucu Keskin from Moodist Hospital. Although many new resolutions are made at any time of the year, people want to enter a new year, make a new start, make a new...
What is Gaslighting? The term gaslighting originated in a theater play. In the 1938 play Gas Light, Jack turns down the light of the gas lamp every night without his wife's knowledge, and his wife Bella tells her husband that the light gives less and less light every day...
Stating that internet and game addiction significantly affects the daily functionality of the person, just like other types of addiction, Clinical Psychologist Damla Özcan from Moodist Hospital said: “Especially in the recent period, with the effect of the pandemic, the high amount of time spent at home reduces interpersonal communication, while people's phone and...
The experience of an earthquake can have a significant impact on people. Although the anxiety experienced during and after an earthquake is considered normal, this situation can continue for days, months or even years. Clinical Psychologist Eslem Fulya Ekşi says that earthquakes can cause post-traumatic stress disorder in people...
What is a shopping habit? Shopping addiction is not defined as a type of addiction. Although it is known as shopping addiction among the society, it should be handled differently from addiction. Shopping addiction is usually characterized by the desire to shop out of need, uncontrolled, excessive shopping, and the desire to shop...
People diagnosed with cancer face a challenging treatment process and psychotherapy support is very important in this process. Each patient has a unique disease process and in this process, it is very important to understand the person's process and make them feel that they are not alone. What kind of Psychological...
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? It is a pattern of repetitive, negative, challenging and defiant behaviors, usually directed at authority figures. Children with this disorder are difficult, disobedient and irritable children who are defiant without being physically aggressive or violating the rights of others. Oppositional defiance
According to a survey conducted by a digital music platform, the number of people listening to arabesque music in Turkey has quadrupled in the last three years. The rate of those who listen to arabesque music is 46 percent of Generation Z. Psychologist Anıl Usta from Private Moodist Hospital says that the pandemic is in Generation Z...
One of the most important responsibilities of parents is to help children become independent individuals as they grow up. Making decisions and taking responsibility in line with their own goals enables them to become self-confident individuals. Clinical Psychologist Miray Korucu Keskin makes suggestions for Dependent Mother Syndrome. Why is the Child Dependent on the Mother...
Clinical Psychologist Ayşe Topak warns families against peer bullying, which negatively affects children's psychology and school adaptation process, and emphasizes the importance of family and school communication in this process. Topak states that peer bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual. Peer bullying usually involves one or...
Tantrums in children are one of the situations that families do not want to experience. Tantrums, which put families in a difficult situation, are more common in children between the ages of 1-3. Clinical Psychologist Ayşegül Nezor from Private Moodist Hospital explains the reason for this situation as the social, emotional and language development of young children is not yet complete.
Developed by Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel, the aim of Getting Better - Mental Health Game is to learn the methods necessary to overcome mental problems. Drag your solution suggestion suitable for the person's problem onto the person. Remember! There is no single solution to mental problems, it...
After a long summer vacation, back to school has begun. Adaptation problems can be a painful process for both children and families. Psychologist Gamze Gülsoy states that parents should support their children in this process. If parents help their children in the adaptation process, the child will be able to...
After a long summer vacation, school preparations have begun. While families are thinking about school selection and school shopping, they are also thinking about how their children will be fed during the school year. Expert Dietitian Yeşim Nurdan Özkorucuklu recommends a diet for children that will meet their energy needs during the day, will not restrict their activities and at the same time...
YKS preferences started today. Candidates will be able to make their preferences between July 27 and August 5. Clinical Psychologist Miray Korucu Keskin, one of the experts of our hospital, has prepared a mini guide for those who will choose the psychology department in this process. "What Those Who Want to Prefer Psychology Department Must Know"...
Our diet changes during the holidays, especially during the Feast of Sacrifice, when meat is involved, the situation becomes even worse. Delicious desserts with sherbet, pastries, stuffing... Specialist Dietitian Yeşim Nurdan Özkorucuklu, one of the experts of our hospital, made nutritional recommendations before the upcoming Eid al-Adha. Sacrifice...
Clinical Psychologist Miray Korucu Keskin, one of the specialists of our hospital, told the students who will take the exam about ways to cope with exam anxiety. Do you feel like your mind freezes during exams? Do you ever think, “I really can't do this”? Does your heart rate increase or do you have difficulty breathing during exams?...
The repercussions of growing up with addicted parents continue into adulthood. Children who grow up in homes where one or more parents abuse alcohol or drugs are exposed to neglect as they complete their developmental stages. Research shows that neglected children have a higher risk of developing chronic health problems in adulthood than normal children.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT MENTAL PROBLEMS? She says she is not mentally ill, what should I do? She is very angry with us for hospitalizing her, what should I do? I want my relative's symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder to go away, what should I do? My relative is afraid that psychiatric medications are addictive, what should I do? My relative...
One of the most difficult issues for parents when raising their children is to say no to their children. As a child develops a sense of curiosity and discovery, he or she wants to try and recognize everything, because children learn by trying, looking and recognizing. While experiencing all these feelings and wanting to try everything, they need their parents to guide them...
Addiction is a disease that affects brain structure and function. There is a center in the front part of our brain that tells us to ‘Stop and Go’, it tells us to ‘Go’ for what we want to do and ‘Stop’ for what we don't want to do or shouldn't do. In the addicted brain, the ‘Stop’...
Even when we exceed the optimal limits of a pleasurable substance or behavior, we don't want to give up the pleasure that the use or behavior brings. Sometimes our use or behavior crosses the threshold of what we can control and turns into addiction. In such cases, one's own mind becomes one's worst enemy.
Gifted children, who are cognitively superior to their peers, are generally known as children who read more quickly, are better with numbers, memorize most things easily, and generally do not have many problems. But just because they have a good cognitive capacity does not mean that they will not have problems in other areas.
Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Coronavirus (Covid-19) presents new and unique challenges. We are navigating uncharted waters with this virus, which makes it important to pay attention to our mental health and well-being while also finding new ways to work and interact. Many are being asked by their coworkers,...
The term “unconscious”, popularly known as the subconscious, refers to the patterns of thoughts, behaviors and beliefs that people observe, learn and experience from their family, environment, friends and school since birth. In this process, the brain processes the data it receives, good or bad, and sends it out of consciousness in code. At any given time...
“Cryptocurrency, which entered our lives with the motto ”Fortune favors the brave", has become one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people continue to enter these platforms every month. According to crypto authorities, by 2021, the number of cryptocurrency traders will reach 106 million.
Fecal incontinence in children (encopresis) is characterized by the development of bowel control and muscle control, but the child is still incontinent or leaves feces in inappropriate places.
It is a process that definitely requires follow-up and treatment. If the problem of fecal incontinence is postponed and not solved in a short time, it may cause major problems.
Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel, Director of the Addiction Center at Private Moodist Hospital, said the following about the addiction injection, which is certain to replace the addiction chip: “In recent years, the “chip” wind has blown in the field of addiction. The drug called “chip” among the people, called implant in the scientific world...
Popularly known as “Unrequited Love Syndrome” and “Eros Disease”, erotomania is a syndrome that includes delusions of believing that one is loved by a high status person. Although the erotomanic person is mostly a woman, the man believed by the person to be in love with her,...
Developed in the early 20th century, methamphetamine was first used during the second world war to help soldiers stay awake. After the war, it continued to be used as an over-the-counter stimulant for college students, athletes and truck drivers. When it proved addictive, it was added to the list of controlled substances in the 1970s.
Giving Children the News of a Death Give children the news of a death simply and without delay. Whenever possible, start by talking about situations the child has witnessed or noticed: “You know that your mother was very sick for a long time. She had to go to the hospital many times.” Then report the death. “The doctor said.
By 18 months, children begin to explore their genitals and many of them masturbate. However, this action should not be associated with sexual behavior and feelings experienced in adulthood. There are two main reasons why children masturbate: (1) children see their genitals as a source of sensory pleasure, not sexual, and (2)...
Conduct Disorder is a condition in which children and adolescents do not follow rules and social values and behave in ways that violate the rights of others. In children and adolescents, it is difficult to clearly distinguish between normal and non-normative behavior. Behavior disorder is defined by the severity of the behaviors, whether they are persistent or not...
How Common is Bonsai Use? Unfortunately, there is not much official information. But we can say that it is very common. It is estimated that approximately 500 thousand people use it in our country. According to some studies, this means that 0.625 percent of Turkey's population uses bonsai. This is horrifying, frightening and...
Anxiety is the body's natural response to a threatening stimulus. When we feel threatened, faced with an unpleasant situation or under pressure, our body sets off a kind of alarm to protect itself. A normal level of anxiety lasts for a limited period of time.
Dr. Selin Baran, one of the psychiatrists of Private Moodist Hospital, made striking statements about the underlying causes and types of infidelity. Dr. Selin Baran's explanations are as follows: “In recent years, we can say that infidelity between spouses has increased compared to the past. Among the reasons for this situation is the increase in...
Phobic disorder is a disorder in which a person experiences disproportionate discomfort with the danger of an object or situation, which interferes with daily functioning. There are two types of phobic disorder: specific phobia and social phobia. Specific phobia is a disorder in which a person...
Pointing out that families sometimes have difficulty in explaining this process to their children, Psychologist Ayşegül Nezor, one of our hospital experts, gave important advice to parents on the subject. Take care of your own feelings first Take care of yourself, remembering that your reactions come from your own fears and anxieties. First of all, we need to deal with our own anxiety to meet our child's needs...
What should I do about addiction? He doesn't accept that he is addicted, what should I do? What should I do if he starts using again? What should I do for a healthier communication with my addicted relative? I can't tell if he is using substances, what should I do? He was treated for addiction and discharged from the hospital, what should I do? Implant...
Music is sometimes a source of joy, a tool to make us feel more peaceful, calm and happy. But why does sad music accompany us when we are sad? A study by Van Del Tol and Edwards at the University of Limerick sheds light on this issue. In this study
In 1969; Psychotherapist Haim Ginott coined the term “Helicopter Parent”, a concept that emerged as a result of a young child client describing his mother in this way and defined some parental characteristics. Helicopter Parents are so named because they have some distinct and certain characteristics...
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a term that refers to the mental or physical symptoms that begin in women before menstruation. These symptoms usually appear a week or 10 days before the onset of menstruation and usually disappear within a few days after menstruation....
People are often stressed and anxious during epidemics. People affected by the epidemic are often afraid of getting sick or dying both directly and indirectly, avoiding to apply to health institutions due to this fear, anxiety about being quarantined and being ostracized due to the quarantine process, fear of being...
Violence against women is a serious problem for many women. 4 out of every 10 women in Turkey are subjected to physical violence by their husbands or intimate partners. Twelve percent of married women have been subjected to sexual violence at some point in their lives. In 2017, violence against women...
When we think of intelligence, most of us think of IQ (Intelligence Quotient). An IQ score is calculated by administering a series of tests, and people with higher scores are considered to have better cognitive abilities, learning and comprehension skills. From this point of view...
Mobbing in working life means damaging one's sense of self and integrity in professional life. It is a state of humiliation, exclusion, making the person feel uneasy, making the person feel mentally and physically bad by his/her colleagues, especially by targeting a specific person in business life. Mobbing is applied
Seeking help from an expert psychologist/psychiatrist for emotional and behavioral problems and solutions during infancy, childhood and adolescence is becoming more common than in the past. However, it is still not the case that ‘those with very serious psychological problems, those who are mentally unstable, go to a psychologist/psychiatrist’...
WHAT IS DUMPING SYNDROME? Dumping syndrome is a complication of surgeries performed in the 1913s for the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastric cancer, and today it is a complication of bariatric surgical procedures. With this syndrome, rapid, uncontrolled and continuous emptying of the stomach and foods that cannot be digested by the stomach enter the small intestine...
Our ability to recognize faces plays an important role in our daily lives and in our communication with our loved ones. Humans have evolved to recognize and distinguish each other by their faces. In a crowded environment, face recognition helps us to distinguish our mother, father, spouse, child or friends from others and go to them...
Methanol is a colorless, flammable, room-temperature liquid toxic substance that tastes similar to ethanol and is used in industry to make substances such as antifreeze, paint thinners and glass cleaners. Methanol poisoning is more common in many developing parts of the world, especially in low socio-economic communities.
Infertility is a condition that affects couples in different areas of their lives and causes a great deal of stress. Studies show that infertility can cause depression and anxiety at least as much as chronic and infectious diseases. In which areas can we talk about infertility causing stress? Family, friends, environment Family, friends and relatives...
As the school year draws to a close, many parents are uncertain about whether to send their children to kindergarten or primary school next year. On the one hand, parents think that the child will be bored and a year will be wasted if he/she goes back to kindergarten, and on the other hand, they are worried that the early start of primary school...
We often use our emotions to express and explain ourselves. As a society, we use emotional expressions and gestures and bodily expressions rather than verbal expressions when expressing ourselves. In our interpersonal relationships, then, we care about making our feelings understandable. In our relationships, it is often unspoken but felt or felt...
Impulsivity in Children / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Book is Published! Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Mücahit Öztürk and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şaziye Senem Başgül's book "Diagnosis and Treatment of Impulsivity / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children" by Prof. Dr. Mücahit Öztürk and Assoc.
Can't you control your anger? Anger, which is a part of normal life, is an emotion that usually occurs as a result of being angry, insulted, deceived or feeling under attack. Private Moodist Hospital, with the intense feeling of anger that can lead to many individual and interpersonal problems in society...
Addiction is a family disease. Alcohol or drug addiction alone is not the whole problem. Every member of the family, especially children, is affected by their parents' addiction problem. The Child-Adolescent Unit of Moodist Hospital has developed a program to provide the children of addicted individuals with the support they need:...
The similar personality traits of children who grow up in the same household with an alcohol or substance abuser can lead to difficulties in their adulthood. However, as they grow up, these children develop a strong resilience mechanism that they can use as an important resource in their own development. Addicted...
Love is a state of spiritual integration with another person, seeing them as a part of oneself and even prioritizing their existence over one's own. The person in love idealizes the other person by enlarging them a little bit in his/her eyes. So he's in love with the image in his mind. That's why when he is abandoned, it's as if he has lost a part of himself...
1. Weaker immunity in addicts Your body is more susceptible to disease because of the cigarettes, alcohol and drugs you use. Because all these things lower immunity. As a result, you have a higher risk of getting sick. 2. Control alcohol The amount of alcohol may increase at times like these. Alcohol is a way to pass the time...
Until today, Turkey has never experienced a COVID-19-like pandemic. The global coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed our daily lives; businesses, schools, many places where people can come together have been closed and we have entered the quarantine process. When the rate of spread of the virus started to decrease, the “new...
Burnout is a syndrome that has psychological, physical and behavioral symptoms and negatively affects the quality of life, especially in people who are constantly exposed to intense emotional demands due to their job. Even if it is a syndrome that shows its effect at the individual level at first, this situation can increase its individual dimensions over time.
Today, issues and problems such as marriage and spousal relationship constitute a large part of our lives. The proliferation of stressors, urban life and life cycles affect our thoughts about marriage, our relationship and our perspective on marriage. Getting married and sustaining a marriage are two big...
Asperger's Disorder is a condition considered within the scope of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Asperger's Disorder, although there is no obvious retardation in language and cognitive development, the child has limited and repetitive behaviors and has difficulties in social interaction. Usually above his age, like a little professor, but devoid of emotion.
Addiction treatment is a journey. On this road there are potholes, obstacles, rain, mud, sunny days, skids and bends. Thought traps are an obstacle to recovery. For this reason, it is not enough just to stop using the substance. Psychosocial approach is of great importance in treatment. For this purpose; Private Moodist Hospital...
Give children the news of the death without delay and simply. Whenever possible, start by talking about situations the child has witnessed or noticed: “You know that your mother was very sick for a long time. She had to go to the hospital many times.” Then report the death. “The doctor called this morning to say that your mother...
The Power of Play in Children From their earliest days, children are eager and determined to understand what the world is like. They do this through play, using all the tools at their disposal. Watch your child at play and you will see the concentration, passion and creative excitement that artists and scientists bring to their work....
How to recover from addiction? What to do and what not to do in order to recover? What are the common misconceptions? It is a guidebook for those dealing with addiction. It covers information and guidance, from medications to behaviors that need to be changed. The book not only provides information, but also exercises and assignments to facilitate recovery.
Treatment is essential to get rid of hoarding disorder! ‘hoarding disorder’, which makes one's life and relationship with relatives difficult, is a disease that needs to be addressed in a serious treatment process. At Moodist, examinations are carried out for the causes of this disease that makes life difficult, and a multifaceted treatment plan is developed for both patients and...
Nowadays, saying “I think I have performance anxiety” is one of the most popular reasons for any failure, even if we don't know exactly what it means. Yes, we have a new anxiety and it is called “performance anxiety”. But it should be noted that the reason for every failure that cannot be made sense of...
In our previous article on the word empathy and being empathetic, we mentioned that we need to give the other person the feeling of “I understand you” while explaining the concept of empathy and being empathetic. We mentioned that this can be done in a number of ways, either physically or verbally.
1. Accept reality We cannot change this situation. Don't deal with what you cannot change. Try to adapt to the situation. Don't wait for things to get better, live in the present. Adapt your life for today. 2. Focus on the present None of us knows what will happen tomorrow. Just live for 24 hours. One day at a time.
Specific Learning Disorder is a disorder that is not caused by any physical, mental or developmental problem and is characterized by difficulties in reading, writing and arithmetic. Although mental retardation and specific learning disorder are often confused, they are very different. Mental retardation is an individual's intelligence...
In the current era, technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity for most people. While technology makes one's life easier when used correctly, with misuse, one is exposed to the harms of technology rather than its benefits. This situation affects children as well as adults, and many families do not want their children to spend too much time with technological products.
While in the past family life was dominated by the parents, today many families put their children at the center of their lives. Most parents think and prepare everything for their children even before they are born. Houses are moved for the child's school, jobs are organized to provide more opportunities...
Marriage is one of the most important decisions and turning points in human life. Sacrifice, on the other hand, means giving up one's own wants, needs and interests for something or a goal that is desired to be realized for a purpose. The perception of marriage within the perception of sacrifice affects the communication between spouses. Spouses,...
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems of our age. As in other countries, many people in our country are running towards obesity every day. According to the 2010 Turkey Nutrition and Health Survey, .5 of men, .0 of women and .3 of the total number of participants in our country...
Which changes in a child during adolescence can give us clues that he/she may have started using alcohol or drugs? The symptoms of addiction and those of adolescence are very similar. This can mislead parents and educators. Changes in lifestyle and choice of friends, decline in school achievement,...
Appetite is a conscious or unconscious desire to eat food with desire and pleasure, or a conscious or unconscious desire for food. Anorexia is an individual's reluctance to take or eat food. Personal, family, economic, environmental and socio-cultural factors can affect appetite positively or...
During addiction treatment, people may have dreams about the substance or behavior they are addicted to. Dreams of using these chemicals are quite common, especially in people who abuse alcohol and drugs. In the face of these dreams, people may feel intense anxiety, stress that they will fall into the same cycle again, or...
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances, especially in recent times. Cannabis is obtained from the Indian hemp plant. Its smell is usually strong, bitter, pungent and similar to the smell of weed. The main active ingredient of cannabis on the brain is a substance called THC. The brain has special receptors for this active substance.
-Look what I've got. -Where did you get that beer? -I don't know. Won't we get in trouble? -Don't act like a baby! Come on, let's see if you can drink the whole bottle in one gulp. -Well, what's the training...
Addiction is a family disease. It affects not only the individual addicted to alcohol or drugs, but also everyone close to the addict, especially children. According to research, children of alcohol addicts or children who grow up in the same household with an alcohol addict show similar personality traits in adulthood....
Sexual Abuse in Children The ear-splitting sound of the phone suddenly broke the morning silence. It was an old friend calling in a panic. - "I picked up the newspaper and you know what I read?" he said. - "The man who lives next to our neighborhood was arrested for sexually abusing young girls in his house!
Psychiatrist Dr. Selin Baran, one of the experts of Private Moodist Hospital, made explanations about jealousy and our social attitudes and subconscious. Overly Jealous People Are People Who Lack Self-Confidence Overly jealous people have the idea that others are superior to them. They are driven crazy by the suspicion that their lover or partner may be with someone superior to them. General...
During adolescence, the effectiveness of friendships and family relationships gains importance. Since adolescence is a period that carries certain sensitivities within itself, one of the issues that families should pay the most attention to is to monitor their friendships and prevent conflicts that may occur with their friends during this period.
The family plays an important role in the treatment of any health condition and substance abuse is no exception. Family work has become an important part of many treatment approaches, but in substance abuse treatment the focus needs to be broadened to include the whole family rather than just the individual.
Recent studies provide more information on how long-term cannabis use can have negative mental health effects, and provide "substantial evidence" that cannabis alters the brain reward system, increasing negative emotions and decreasing motivation. In the brain, dopamine is involved in learning, movement, motivation,...
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances. In society, there are many different views about cannabis and its effects. One of the most common ideas about cannabis is that it is harmless. However, this is not entirely true. Cannabis use can lead to many problems. One of them is
Entering a new environment or meeting new people creates a degree of tension in almost all of us because of the uncertainty involved. The intensity of this tension can be influenced by how often we are in environments where we meet new people, what kind of family we grew up in (our parents' communication skills), our need for approval, our...
What is birth trauma and what are the symptoms? For most women, giving birth is a painful, but often positive experience. Unfortunately, for some, it can be a challenging and distressing process, and a small number of women who have a difficult birth can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Set a goal. Having no destination is like deciding to go on vacation but not knowing where to go. Your goal should be to become aware of your feelings, thoughts and behaviors related to gambling and to manage them. Professional and family support for your goals will increase the success rate. Good luck...
What is Postpartum Psychosis? Postpartum psychosis, commonly known as maternity fever, is a rare but severe mental health condition. It develops with sudden onset a few weeks after birth. It affects 1 in 500-1000 new mothers. In the UK, it affects around 1300 new mothers each year.
Game suggestions that can be played at home from our developmental psychologists to reduce your children's anxiety during the coronavirus days. 1- Paper Shredding Game Old newspapers or unused papers are required for the game. Without informing the child about the game, the parent can offer to tear the papers together. The parent starts tearing the paper himself/herself...
While the importance of games and toys for children is well known, their proper and timely use contributes positively to children's physical, psychomotor, emotional, social and mental/language development. Some of these can be discussed as follows. Play and its Effects on Physical Development During active games, children are exposed to various...
In some cases, gambling can become a problematic behavior that causes many difficulties. This type of compulsive behavior is called “problem gambling” and is often a progressive illness with psychological, physical and social effects. People who gamble suffer from depression, anxiety, migraines and bowel disorders.
When people think of schizophrenia, the first things that come to mind are that it is a psychiatric illness, that it can be genetic, that it requires medication or that it is a chronic illness. When a person with schizophrenia is mentioned, besides the symptoms of the disease, the first thing that comes to mind is that these patients are dangerous, scary or people to be avoided.
Cannabis use is known to negatively affect memory and lead to forgetfulness over time. Many studies confirm this. But how does this effect occur? Cannabis contains a chemical called THC. When ingested, this substance affects certain areas of the brain. THC especially affects the hippocampus.
When should you tell your children about the divorce? Children should hear the decision that their parents are separating/divorcing from them. Once the decision has been made, it should be communicated to the children and they should be ready for it. The following steps will help you to find the right time to discuss this decision with your child....
What is WISC-4? The WISC-4 intelligence test is a clinical assessment tool that is administered to children between the ages of 6 years 0 months and 16 years 11 months and measures children's cognitive abilities. The norm studies in Turkey were completed in 2016, and it is the most frequently used intelligence test with proven reliability and validity.
Are you unable to control your anger? Anger is a part of normal life and is often a result of being angry, insulted, deceived or feeling under attack. For those who can't control their anger in their daily lives, here are 10 Ways to Control Your Anger in a Healthy Way.
Self-harm behavior can occur when extreme and negatively charged emotions and thoughts progress rapidly with panic. This sudden and very strong impulse can be very difficult to control. The following methods can help you cope with this urge: What makes you feel...
Mania and hypomania are mood episodes observed in bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness or bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disorder that causes fluctuations in people's emotions, energy levels, activities and thoughts. During the course of bipolar disorder, patients may experience mania, hypomania...
We can think of the concept of boundary as a framework. This framework shapes us in terms of our behavior and responsibilities and provides us with a space of movement. This field of action has a clear beginning and end. If this frame of ours is sometimes broken or subjected to some kind of strain, we get tired,...
In the United States, cannabis is increasingly legalized for medical or recreational purposes. However, new research warns of the dangers of cannabis use, with the discovery that it can have negative effects on cardiovascular health. A review of more than 20 million health records in the US
Suicide is the intentional and voluntary ending of one's life. It can also be defined as a state of aggression towards one's own self. Suicide can be seen in people with severe mental and physical illnesses, as well as in people with no problems or illnesses who feel helpless and hopeless in the face of...
Hypnosis, which has been shrouded in mystery and myth for centuries, has attracted the attention of many scientists interested in human behavior, such as Freud, Binet, James, Wundt, Hull, Hilgard, Erickson, Fromm Nash, Lynn, Kirsch, Barabasz, Cardena, Patterson, etc., while many were skeptical. “I passed such and such a place/turn, I never...
What is Passive Aggressive Communication? Passive aggressive communication can generally be defined as a kind of power struggle that manifests itself in negative behaviors where feelings and thoughts are not expressed openly. In cases where we are angry with a person and cannot express it for various reasons, we use passive aggressive...