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What Is Child Abuse?
Child abuse is any act or omission by a parent, caregiver, or other adult that causes harm, potential harm, or a threat to a child’s health or development. It can take many forms, and not all are visible. When a child is mistreated by someone they depend on, the wound reaches far beyond the moment of harm. Abuse affects not only the body but also the mind’s developing structure, shaping how the child learns to relate, to trust, and to see themselves. From a psychodynamic pers
Emanuela Brun
Oct 273 min read


The Neuroscience of Sleepwalking
Did you know that sleepwalking happens when your brain is both asleep and awake at the same time ? It’s one of the most fascinating...
Emanuela Brun
Sep 201 min read


What Is Split Personality? (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
Let’s clear up a common misconception. You’ve probably heard the term “split personality” used in movies or conversations to describe...
Emanuela Brun
Sep 151 min read


What Is Prosopagnosia? (Face Blindness)
Have you ever met someone and struggled to recognize them, even if you've seen them many times before? For some people, this is a daily...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 221 min read


What is Masochism? (From a Psychoanalytic Point of View)
When we hear the word masochism , we often think of physical pain. But in psychoanalysis , masochism is often emotional and deeply...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 141 min read


Selective Memory: Why We Don’t Remember Everything
You meet someone at a networking event. They introduce themselves, and two seconds later… you’ve already forgotten their name. But you...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 132 min read


Maladaptive Daydreaming: When Escaping Becomes a Cage
Have you ever drifted so deeply into your daydreams that you lose track of hours, feel emotionally attached to imaginary characters, or...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 31 min read


Your Brain on Change: Why Transitions Feel So Intense
Leaving a job, even one you wanted to leave, can feel like emotional whiplash. One moment you're relieved, the next you're anxious or...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 21 min read


The Psychology Behind Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Gender-based violence isn’t just a social issue, but a deeply rooted psychological one. GBV stems from power imbalances, harmful gender...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 301 min read


Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – What Is It?
When a baby is exposed to certain substances in the womb (especially opioids) they may be born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) ,...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 291 min read


Performance Anxiety: When the Fear of Failing Takes Over
Ever felt your heart race, your hands sweat, or your mind go blank right before an important meeting, exam, or presentation? That’s...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 291 min read


What is a Manic Episode?
At first glance, mania might seem exciting or even fun . You feel unstoppable, full of energy, and incredibly creative. But that’s only...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 282 min read


False Memories: When Your Brain Lies to You (and Believes It!)
Yes, your brain can make up memories of things that never happened. But here’s the twist: it doesn’t do it to hurt you. It does it to...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 282 min read


Schizoaffective Disorder (Trapped in a Mind at War With Itself) 🧠
Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health condition that combines features of schizophrenia (psychosis) and mood disorders...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read


Benzodiazepine Withdrawal (A Nervous System in Survival Mode) 🧠
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium, Ativan) are commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, or seizures and they can be...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read


The Neuroscience of Demisexuality & Reciprocity
Definitions first 🧠🌈: Demisexual: Demisexual individuals experience sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read


False Self vs. True Self: (Are You Living Authentically?)
British psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott introduced the concept of the False Self : a psychological structure that develops when our...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 22 min read


Why Crying Is Good for You
We often associate crying with weakness or vulnerability—but in reality, crying is one of the most natural and healthy ways our body...
Emanuela Brun
May 191 min read
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