Mental health lies at the heart of our inner life: emotions, stress, resilience, psychological vulnerability, but also our capacity to adapt and grow. This section explores the psychological mechanisms and scientific insights that shed light on mental balance and the challenges of the modern mind.
Far from the dogmatic standoffs and mutual rejections often seen between opposing camps of purists, there are real bridges and opportunities for fruitful cooperation between neuroscience and psychoanalysis. A key condition for this dialogue is the redefinition of what should have always inspired both: the scientific method, understood both I. Dogmatic Confrontations There has long…
Summer naturally evokes rest, travel, and a sense of freedom. Still, for many, this season becomes a subtle source of stress. As the days grow longer, a new kind of pressure emerges: the obligation to create exceptional moments, not just to enjoy them, but to showcase them. Under the influence of social media, this social…
Barefoot on warm sand, the sun reflecting on water, the rustle of leaves, birdsong, these sensory experiences trigger an immediate sense of relief. They reveal a deep interaction between the brain and the natural world, a sensory synergy that modulates both cognitive and emotional functions. While cities flood our senses with artificial stimuli and relentless…
There is no doubt that at some point in our personal or professional lives, we all go through periods of crisis or difficulty. These experiences, if not properly understood or supported, can become gateways to psychological disorders. All too often, they are perceived as insurmountable obstacles or purely negative events. However, from a psychological standpoint,…
Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling psychiatric conditions, marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania that profoundly disrupt social, professional, and emotional life. Despite pharmacological advances, achieving long-term mood stabilization remains a major clinical challenge. Current treatments, including mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics, show uneven effectiveness from one patient to another. This…
Academic failure is more than a grade.For some adolescents, it can deeply affect self-esteem, shaped by social pressure and external judgment. She was only 14. That morning, she woke up like any other day. But something had changed. The day before, the results came in, she had failed her final exam for the third year…
Never before has the body been so exposed, scrutinized, compared, and performed as it is in the age of social media. In just a few years, digital platforms have profoundly transformed our relationship with visibility, appearance, and self-representation. Behind the filters, choreographed poses, curated stories, and Instagram-perfect snapshots lies a deeper shift: a radical transformation…
In recent years, the prospect of diagnosing mental disorders through brain imaging has gained significant momentum. With advances in neuroimaging and the rise of artificial intelligence, researchers are beginning to identify so‑called “biotypes”, distinct brain profiles thought to reflect mechanisms specific to depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. This transdiagnostic approach aspires to move beyond…
Information now moves faster than our ability to process it.This gap places the brain under tension between immediate reaction and critical thinking. “There exists, far from here, a vast realm ruled by a queen revered by her people. Though steeped in opulence, that realm is also shrouded in darkness.”This is the message brought by the…
On July 22, 2011, Norway was rocked by one of its most shocking terrorist attacks. Anders Behring Breivik, a committed extremist, carried out twin attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utøya, resulting in the deaths of 77 people, mostly teenagers. During his trial, he displayed chilling detachment, showing no remorse. His demeanor raises…