On World Autism Awareness Day, which is celebrated at the beginning of April, we highlight the everyday obstacles that people with autism face and the extra efforts they make daily to live in a society where differences are still not …
Mental health
Economic hardship is associated with an increased risk of poor parental mental health, and parents’ mental health is also associated with poorer mental health of their children. The correlation has been shown to be stronger in situations of severe material …
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurobiological condition characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. For an analysis of the clinical causes of this neurodiversity, please see our previous article in XQ the News. .
The disorder is commonly …
For some it is a “superpower”, but for most this neurodiversity is a source of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobiological and psychiatric disorders of childhood and …
For young people, digitalisation represents a major trap; sometimes having more likes, playing online games and other online interactions discourages them from participating in face-to-face social and sporting activities.
It is not true that only older people feel lonely. There …
We interviewed María Calado about the situation of women in relation to eating disorders, the weight of social networks, the media, the family, the school and the health system in perpetuating misconceptions such as confusing thinness with health.
María Calado …
A report examines two decades of hospital admissions in Spain, from 2000 to 2021, and provides some worrying data. General admissions decreased by 23% while mental health admissions have doubled.
The data corroborate what many sectors have been denouncing for …
Elderly person, with no – or very poor – family networks, who lives alone and may have certain problems of autonomy. This is the classic profile that comes to mind when talking about unwanted loneliness. However, a report notes another …
This report contains sensitive content. If you have suicidal thoughts, remember that help is available 24 hours a day in the UK: In a life-threatening emergency, remember to dial 999 first / To speak with us, dial 0800 689 5652 …
