Votre enfant se lave plusieurs fois les mains sans raison ? Il refuse de porter son pantalon sous prétexte que le tissu a touché ses souliers sales ? Il rentre de l’école affamé n’ayant pas mangé sa tartine car ses mains étaient sales ?
المنافع النفسية للسفر وكيفية الاستفادة من الرحلة على الرغم من أن السفر قد يكون مرهقاً وفي بعض الأحيان مصدر قلق، غير ان منافعه عدة. يسافر الناس لأسباب مختلفة. بعض الأفراد يأخذون إجازةً والبعض يسافرون ليدرسوا في الخارج أو لينطلقوا في مهنة جديدة. مهما كان الدافع للسفر، ينبغي على المسافر أن يعد نفسه في وقت مبكر…
Vaginismus is a female sexual disorder. It is an uncontrolled, reflexive contraction of the vaginal muscles due to a psychological cause.
The elapse of around 28 days indicates both the end and the beginning of a menstrual cycle in most women. The cycle in women begins at the start of one period and lasts till the start of the next one. Despite the rather predictable nature of the menstrual cycle, the mood states that come along…
Pregnancy is a challenging and changing experience for any woman. It is a sensitive time of growth for both herself as a mother-to-be and her baby. Even though all pregnancies share general similarities, each pregnancy is unique. Special shifts in the body, hormones, expectations, and attitude towards cultural pressures are what make pregnancy differ between…
Relationships play a significant role in enriching people’s lives and adding to their enjoyment. Couples develop a connection based on good communication, support and equality while keeping their own separate and unique identity. People in a committed relationship expect from their partner trust, respect, honesty and faithfulness. Relationships zest people’s lives with happiness, health and…
Bullying of Children in Schools and How to Get Rid of it By Dr. Michel Nawfal Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist
The first day of school is considered a pleasant and thrilling occasion for most children. However, some children view starting school as less enjoyable due to the anxiety of being separated from their parents. Health professionals define children’s fear of being parted from their parents as separation anxiety.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Does your child suffer from ADHD and you don’t know it ??
Patriarchy is the social system that has historically manifested itself in the social, political and economical organization of Middle Eastern societies. Having males as the primary authority figure implies their privilege, power and influence over women. The concept of masculinity has been given grave significance due to its association with strength, courage and integrity. One…
Vaginismus is a complex sexual disorder, because it is both a psychological and physical condition:
A mother is a person that knows, accepts and understands her child like no one ever will. “Mom” is a universal yet unique title. The world is full of loving mothers that are each considered the most important person to their children. The relationship between a mother and her child is full of warmth and…
From the moment parents hold their newborn child for the first time, they sense the huge responsibility of child-rearing. Every parent’s desire is to establish a healthy family relationship filled with love, care and happiness. The relationship between the parents and the child is very essential because it is one of the lifelong social ties…
It is very common today, to find couples who favor cohabitation over marriage as their first living together experience. Cohabitation is a living arrangement where an unmarried couple live mutually in a long-lasting relationship which can resemble marriage. Couples who decide to cohabitate were very often stigmatized by some as “living in sin”, because they…
Every human being belongs to a culture that orients, supports and frames their life. The expression culture has been heavily discussed in social sciences due to its vast complex concept. In general, culture has been understood as attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors shared by members of a society.
In traditional societies such as the Middle East, sexuality is usually the topic that parents and educators tend to skip. The lack of open discussions on sexuality led it to morph into a taboo and a source of fear. In turn, this taboo on sexuality invested itself in the huge importance of maintaining one’s virginity.…
It’s summer time and the wedding invitations are starting to arrive in dozens !
Baby blues is a mild and transient (usually ends in a few days) condition that could affect up to 75-80% of mothers shortly after childbirth . Symptoms don’t last long: typically from a few hours to a few days only, with symptoms such as mood swings, crying, some anxiety and feeling down. Baby blues is…
Many psychiatric/psychological disorders affect the patients’ metabolism even before treatment. For instance, Depression and Schizophrenia are a risk factor for Diabetes Mellitus. When pharmacotherapy is needed, the patients’ metabolism is made even worse. Diabetes, hyperlipidemias as well as other metabolic problems start to bombard the psychiatric patient.
Cynophobia is the irrational fear from dogs. It is a type of Animal Phobia (Zoophobia). By definition, phobia is the irrational fear from something that usually isn’t a source of great danger. Even though phobia of dogs is by far less common than phobia of snakes and spiders, it still is very common in Lebanon.…
Things that are ignored and overlooked cause much less anxiety even if they are in fact dangerous. The fear of flying receives more attention than other phobias because air travel is often difficult to avoid. A fear of flying may prevent a person from going on vacation, visiting family and friends who live abroad, and…
The importance of psychology is starting to gain ground in Lebanon and people are becoming more aware of the need to ensure good mental health. Unlike psychoanalysis, which tackles the unconscious, cognitive therapy suggests that human emotions are dictated by thoughts. One might, for instance, feel anxious, for misconceiving a certain situation as dangerous. Correcting…