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Mind on Fire: Understanding the Mental Health Impact of Climate Change
Climate Change and Mental Health Climate change is no longer an ordinary environmental or scientific issue — it is increasingly a public health and mental health concern. Rising global temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events are having measurable effects on the emotional and psychological well-being of people around the world. Recent observations indicate that…
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From Letters to Smartphones: A Phenomenology of Reality and Fantasy
Introduction Human engagement with reality and fantasy has evolved in parallel with the media through which we encounter the world. From the first written words to the omnipresence of smartphones, each technological development has reshaped the mind’s relationship to reality, imagination, and symbolic experience. This article explores the historical trajectory of media, examining how each…
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Psychotherapy in the Age of Perceptual Saturation: Fantasy, Media, and the Transformation of Clinical Technique
Introduction Psychotherapy has never existed independently of the cultural and perceptual conditions in which it is practiced. While the core aim of psychotherapy has remained consistent — to facilitate psychological integration, emotional regulation, and insight — the means by which these goals are pursued have changed substantially over time. In recent decades, the omnipresence of…
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Fantasy, Psychosis, and the Modern Psyche: From Historical Foundations to Contemporary Pathologies
Introduction Fantasy has always been a central element in human psychological life, functioning as a mechanism for emotional regulation, symbolic processing, and imaginative exploration. From the earliest days of psychoanalysis to modern phenomenological considerations, the role of fantasy has been studied extensively, revealing its healthy, adaptive, and potentially pathological dimensions. In contemporary society, with pervasive…
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Reality, Fantasy, and the Contemporary Psyche: Clinical and Cultural Reflections in the Age of Perceptual Saturation
Introduction Over the past two decades, clinicians have observed a profound shift in how individuals experience reality, relate to fantasy, and regulate their inner worlds. This shift is not limited to any single diagnosis, age group, or social background. Rather, it reflects a broader transformation in perception itself, driven by technological, cultural, and media developments…
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Depression: From Melancholia to the Digital Age
A Historical, Clinical, and Psychotherapeutic Exploration Introduction: Depression as a Persistent Human Condition Depression is among the most enduring and pervasive forms of psychological suffering described in human history. Long before it was formalised as a psychiatric diagnosis, depressive states were observed, named, and theorised as fundamental disturbances of mood, vitality, well-being, and psychological meaning.…
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Psychosis: Insights, Psychotherapy, and Therapeutic Approaches
Definition and Diagnostic Classification Psychosis is a complex mental state characterized by a profound disruption of perception, thought, and emotional experience, often leading to a diminished ability to distinguish between internal experiences and external reality. Clinical manifestations include abnormal thoughts, hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, affective dysregulation, and sometimes catatonic or motor disturbances. While traditionally associated…
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Epilepsy – Beyond Convulsive Seizures: Insights, Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic Approaches
Definition and Diagnostic Classification Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Traditionally, public perception, media, and even some clinical frameworks have primarily emphasized generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as “grand mal”) as the typical presentation of epilepsy. However, contemporary neurological research and clinical…
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Asperger’s Syndrome – Now Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Insights, Treatment, and the Role of Psychotherapy
Definition and Diagnostic Classification Asperger’s Syndrome, historically recognized as a distinct form of autism, is now classified under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in current psychiatric manuals. Often referred to as high-functioning autism, this condition is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, and a narrow range…
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Insights, Treatment, and the Role of Psychotherapy
History and Diagnostic Origins Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has long been recognized as a particularly complex and challenging psychiatric condition. The term “borderline” was first introduced in the mid-20th century to describe patients who appeared to sit on the border between neurosis and psychosis, displaying a variety of symptoms not easily classified under existing categories.…
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