Alzheimer's disease affects at least 50 million people around the world. The disease is not fully understood, and there are many rumors and myths surrounding it. Let's look at some of the myths about the disease.
The number of people suffering from one or another type of mental health issues is steadily increasing. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data for 2019 (the year that the largest study in this field was conducted), one in eight people on the planet, i.e., a total of 970 million people, faced mental health issues. There is no doubt that this figure has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to grow. What are the causes? Spoiler: there are many!
We believe that our brain is a reliable source of information, but this is not the case. Memories can be distorted for various reasons, which has repeatedly led to unfortunate consequences. For example, when considering witness testimony in court. New research conducted by Adam Albi and Peter Paikossy from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics has shown that there is an objective way to measure how reliable a person's memories are simply by observing their pupil response.
Apps for people with certain mental health issues are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Such apps can be used for self-help, symptom relief, and as an adjunct to professional therapy. How do they differ from each other?
During the holidays, mental disorders are often aggravated. Even people who are mentally healthy can experience a worsening mental state. Why does this happen, and how can you prevent it?