Following the interview of Eglantine Eméyé, TV presenter and mother of a child suffering from autism. She explains the motivations that pushed her to participate in the creation of the association " A step towards life", of which she is president ... Why have founded an association dedicated to autism?
Category: Psychology
Interview with Danièle Langloys, president of Autisme France. She gives lots of advice ... Are there different degrees of autism? The most severe form of autism is Kanner 's autism (named after psychiatrist Leo Kanner). People with this form of autism present, in addition to their autistic disorders, mental disabilities for 70% of them.
385 000. This is the number of people diagnosed with cancer last year in France. To this number, we must add all relatives, too, concerned by the disease. Treatment that reduces libido, surgery that changes the body or even psychological hazards: cancer has a significant impact on the couple. Cancer is a long-term illness with several stages each of which is a challenge for the couple
In young people alcohol is the psychoactive substance most consumed in France. In our country the intoxication of young people is less marked than in Northern Europe, but it is progressing. Alcohol consumption among young people raises very legitimate concerns on the part of the families concerned by this problem
And if to stop smoking, you would call in specialists. Since 1998, the public authorities have put in place anti-smoking consultations? They are about 600 in all France. Open to all, anti-smoking centers help you wean yourself off tobacco use. Often advised by the attending physician, it is important to follow the road to a complete stop as often as possible, in order to obtain good results
There are few data on behavioral addictions for a variety of reasons - in particular for methodological problems. It seems that between 1 to 6% of the general population is subject to compulsive shopping behavior. Women are the most concerned. Another example of the game is that pathological gamblers spend 14 to 45% of their income on gambling
Patches, gums, tablets ... are the recommended first-line drugs in case of smoking cessation. So why not use them, why not get help? It must be said that since 2008, France has taken the major steps to fight against tobacco, banning smoking in restaurants, bars, discotheques ... In 2014, other measures were announced, such as the ban to smoke in the car in the presence of a child
> The first thing to do is to report and record in writing the violence suffered. You can file a complaint with the police or gendarmerie. For those who do not wish, they can make a statement at the police station (file a handrail) or the gendarmerie (report). > Whether or not a complaint is lodged, it is important to have a doctor find out the abuse suffered
All the testimonies of women victims of violence agree: speaking was the first step in their journey out of the spiral of fear. Silence only benefits the aggressors, it is well known! Speak: this first step is essential. If the woman feels the immediate need, she can call 3919. This number is put in place for victims and witnesses of violence
The ban on smoking in bars, restaurants, cafes ... and the constant rise in prices may well be an opportunity for smokers to permanently stop smoking. To achieve this, nicotine substitutes can be very good allies. These nicotine substitutes can be bought without a prescription in a pharmacy. There are several types: patch, eraser, inhaler, tablet
Every year in France, thousands of women are victims of violence. Unfortunately, often these acts of physical or psychological aggression take place in the family environment. And, all too often, victims do not know how to react, how to intervene, how to communicate with the men they love and how much they suffer
These excessive consumption of alcohol expose young people to very mobreux risks, in particular to accidents sometimes major. They are therefore likely to be responsible and / or victims: > Violence, > Unprotected and / or unwanted sex, > Of road accidents, > To put oneself in danger and endanger others, > Of an ethyl coma that risks being fatal without rapid assistance
Schizophrenic disorders affect about 600, 000 people in France, and begin to manifest, generally, among young people. Simply put, schizophrenia is a psychosis that results in a change in the behavior of the person and a loss of contact with reality. In fact, there is no schizophrenia, but schizophrenic disorders
Interview with Dr. Gérard Apfeldorfer, psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He gives lots of information and advice on hyperphagia ... > What is the difference between bulimia and hyperphagia? Dr. Gérard Apfeldorfer : The definition is not exactly the same. The exact name of hyperphagia is "binge eating".
Every year in France, suicide is the cause of 13, 000 deaths in France, and it is estimated that one in ten has made a suicide attempt in his life. Fortunately, in the face of this reality, the care and support of psychotherapy allow today to better understand patients, to help them. And especially to know what to do after a suicide attempt
"It's like a Monday! "... Who has not heard, at least once in his professional life, this unhappy reflection? Stress at work is a reality for thousands of employees in France. Understanding the sources of discomfort and learning how to manage work stress will help combat this daily poison more effectively
Following the interview of Dr. William Lowenstein, addictologist, General Manager of Clinic Montevideo, specialized in the research and treatment of addictions. In particular, it gives advice for parents when cannabis is used by a teenager ... What advice would you give to parents whose children are using cannabis
Jocelyne has not stopped relapsing for three years. Testimony of a smoker who relapsed constantly ... You stopped smoking, and relapsed ... I stopped smoking very long: 12 years old. I stopped without difficulty when I was pregnant with my daughter. It is certainly the best motivation for a woman. I have never suffered from lack
> If you feel that you are spending too much time surfing or if people around you are noticing it, evaluate your relationship with the Internet: take stock of its positive and negative impacts in your daily life. Strive to reduce your connection time, especially by not surfing at night. And take the time to do activities that are not virtual: see friends, play sports, attend a show
Testimony of Sabine, (former) alcoholic weaned for 20 years. She tells us about her experience and how she managed to cope with her addiction. You say: I am an alcoholic patient who no longer drinks. That's how you define yourself? Yes. It's been 20 years since I have had a glass of wine. Nothing