Pregnancy and Mental Health
Many studies concur that a higher prevalence of psychiatric conditions unrelated to substance use is observed in women than in men. Most mental disorders affecting females manifest during the reproductive phase, with conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression being prevalent. That scenario poses
Read More
Brief History of Mental Health in Panama
I would like to share with you a presentation I made several years ago, when I was part of the medical staff of specialists at St. Thomas Hospital, which was my home for more than 10 years. First of all, it is important to point out
Read More
What is Psychoeducation?
Psychoeducation is a therapeutic tool that provides information about a mental condition or illness, its origins, signs and symptoms, triggering factors, relapse prevention strategies, treatment, and coping mechanisms to manage the illness more positively. Its scope extends not only to the patient but also to their
Read More
Learning about Bipolar Disorder
Throughout my life, I have been fascinated with the arts, especially painting. In 2008, after training as a psychiatrist, I decided, without any formal instruction, to take up a canvas, a brush, and a few tubes of acrylic paint to express emotions through shapes and colors.
Read More
How do I know Im depressed?
Dear friends of mindZenter, Let us begin by delving into the concept of depression. It is a severe and common mental illness that predominantly affects our mood. This condition gives rise to emotions of profound sadness, a loss of interest in once-enjoyable activities, and shifts in
Read More
Let´s talk about suicide
A pressing issue concerning mental health has garnered significant attention and concern in recent years—suicide. The escalating number of reported cases over the past decade is deeply troubling. Were you aware that, per data shared by the World Health Organization (WHO), someone dies by suicide every
Read More
Horticultural Therapy
Discover the benefits of horticultural therapy: Improves your mood An article published in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation found that one of the benefits of horticultural therapy is improving mood. The study measured changes in attitude among cardiac rehabilitation patients who participated in horticultural therapy compared
Read More
Personality disorder
Have you experienced constant feelings of inner emptiness? Do you find it challenging to maintain healthy relationships with those around you? Pay attention, as this could be a personality disorder. A personality disorder, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association,
Read More
Menopause and mental health
First of all, let’s define menopause. This is the technical term for that stage in a woman’s life when she stops menstruating. It generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. During the years prior to the cessation of menstrual cycles (perimenopause), physiological and hormonal
Read More
Anxiety disorder
Have you ever felt palpitations, a pounding heartbeat or rapid heart rate, fear of losing control, or going crazy? If the answer is yes, you may be experiencing one of the many symptoms of an anxiety episode—specifically, a panic attack or, if it has occurred multiple
Read More