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Mental Health

We care a lot about our physical health – but how to stay mentally healthy as well? All you need to know about the importance of mental health and specific tips can be found in the following magazine articles!

Mental Health

ADHD in adults – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Most people are probably familiar with finding it hard to concentrate or sit still from time to time. However, for some people, these issues occur so frequently that they are unable to carry out their tasks and experience difficulties in their daily lives. This may be due to ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Children and teenagers are most commonly diagnosed with ADHD, but adults can also exhibit ADHD symptoms. In this article, you’ll find out what symptoms of ADHD appear in adults, how a diagnosis is made and how you can manage it in the long term.

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Mental Health

The first psychotherapy session: what to expect, costs and tips

My first appointment with a psychotherapist is coming up and suddenly I’m faced with lots of questions: What should I talk about? What questions will I be asked? Do I have to talk about my past? And what if I don’t even know where to start? Or thoughts like “It’s bound to be embarrassing to talk to a stranger about my problems” or “The psychologist will surely think I’m completely mad” spring to mind. In this article, you’ll find out how an initial consultation works, what questions are typically asked, what costs you might incur, and what you should bear in mind.

5 min

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Psychosomatic symptoms: When the mind takes its toll on the body

Stomach ache before an important appointment, a racing heart in a tense situation, or a headache after a stressful day: psychological stress can manifest itself physically – something many people have experienced.Sometimes these symptoms disappear as soon as the tension eases. Sometimes they persist or return. In such cases, we often refer to them as psychosomatic symptoms. But what exactly does that mean? What physical symptoms can stress trigger – and what helps when the body keeps sending out warning signals?

12 min

Mental Health

Cognitive behavioral therapy: Procedure and effects

You might have informed yourself about the topic psychotherapy already. If yes, then you probably have recognized, that there are plenty of methods. Each of them has a specific way of treatment and concentrates on a different main focus. In this article, you will learn more about cognitive behavioural therapy. It is one of the most used psycho-social interventions and it is also the type of therapy where there are a lot of studies about.

4 min