Laura Ruiz Mitjana

The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure located in the medial temporal lobe. According to a study by Sánchez-Navarro et al.…

Misophonia is an intolerance or excessive sensitivity to certain sounds. These are usually sounds that people emit (for example yawning,…

What is anxiety dizziness? Would you like to know its causes and how to combat it? It’s important to remember…

Can the brain feel pain? Does it serve another function? And what is pain anyway? Pain is the perception of an annoying and unpleasant sensation. There are many types of pain, starting with physical pain and emotional pain. Pain is…

Most of us have felt anxiety at some time in our lives – an uncomfortable state of tension and physiological…

Did you know that there are different benefits of being bilingual? Our brain is well prepared to learn more than…

The brain remains a great mystery in many ways, which is why the development of neuroscience is proceeding so rapidly.…

We can’t deny it, new technologies are in our lives and they’re probably here to stay. The benefits are many, although an inappropriate use of new technologies can lead to negative consequences, such as addictive disorders. This is the case…

Emotional lability is an alteration in our affectivity. Affectivity is that part of our mental life which controls states such as sensations, emotions, mood, humor, feelings, etc. Thus, our affectivity would be all the states that influence or motivate us,…

Sleep disorders are very common in society (the most prevalent being insomnia). Some of them occur in childhood, as is…

It’s clear the times are changing on a social and work level. The digital revolution has been around for years…

The consumption of alcohol is a deeply rooted and even normal practice in most societies. However, it’s a habit that can be very harmful to our health, and that includes our mental health. Have you ever wondered what the effects…

Have you ever wondered why you don’t remember the first years of your life? What’s the “first” memory you have…

Evening syndrome is a disorder that appears mostly in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It starts in the early evening or…

Have you heard about burnout syndrome? It’s a disorder that involves a series of physical and psychological alterations derived from…

Surely the concept of the placebo effect will sound familiar to you. We’re sure that you’ve heard about it or…

Anxiety disorders, along with depressive disorders, are one of the most prevalent mental disorders in the world. Many people suffer…

What is a psychotic break? It could be said, broadly speaking, that people who don’t manifest a mental disorder of a psychotic type live their lives out in a continuum. This means that they have an adequate contact with reality,…

You probably know someone who talks in their sleep. Or perhaps someone has told you that they’ve heard you doing…

When we consider the concept of intelligence, we usually think of the ability to solve problems, and to adapt to…

We live in a society where it’s increasingly common to meet people who are suffering in love, immersed in relationships…