by samotrenutak | Jun 24, 2021 | Articles
T he ability to read is one of the key skills that humans can acquire during their lives. Most children learn this skill without any difficulty, but in a certain number of children we notice some disturbance. Dyslexia exists around the world, it is not related to the...
by samotrenutak | Jun 14, 2021 | Articles
A s a child I was growing up in a country that was at war with its neighbours, and even though I was lucky enough to live in the capital city that was not in immediate danger of an armed conflict, I do remember feeling scared at times trying to make sense of things...
by samotrenutak | Apr 1, 2021 | Articles
As a mental health professional, I have noticed that in daily life people use terms like “I’m OCD” or I’m depressed” or “I’m bipolar” more often than it is really the case. Although for me as a professional it raises a red flag, I find that people use these terms as...
by samotrenutak | Dec 17, 2017 | Articles
How do we change and what do we keep? Living abroad and using two or more languages on a daily basis has become a way of life for many of us today. Whether we became expatriates by choice or need, temporarily or permanently, alone or with family, we all share and keep...
by samotrenutak | Dec 16, 2017 | Articles
Although the subject of mental health is no longer taboo, and more people than ever now turn to professionals for help with their mental health issues, there is still much confusion about the way such help is provided and the specialists that provide it. This...
