
By: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist I’m going to a psychologist because I take my mental health seriously No prescription is needed for good mental and emotional health. “I go to a psychologist because I need to put my thoughts in order, to manage my emotions and learn to live life to the fullest. I go…

Por: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist The importance of belief Are we able to change the course of our lives? Sometimes we think we aren’t able to change, we are tired of trying and not achieving. So, we decide to think about it and work on changing tomorrow believing that tomorrow’s opportunities are guaranteed, that they…

By: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist Living with fear. Fear is an emotional state that emerges as a consequence of possible danger, a physical or moral threat, or a threat of any other nature. This emotional state can be triggered by various factors, and even though you may feel it in a very real form, fear…

By: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist Celebrating memories We all know the importance of a mother figure in our lives, we all develop a very especial relationship with our mothers. This relationship may be more or less affective, nevertheless the bond to a mother is undeniable. Whilst those who somehow have their mother’s presence in their…

By: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist The act of forgiveness is not a mere attitude Forgiveness will always be a determinant factor in an individual’s well being. Why must we forgive? It’s proven that forgiveness has a great therapeutic effect, the act of forgiving benefits not only our psychological well being, but also our physical health….

By: Catarina Santos Faria Psychologist 364 days to transform your life. It is possible to define goals and set new targets each day, and this way transform ourselves every single day of the year. Is going from December to January nothing more than a transition defined by the end of a year and the start…
What you should know about Flu Flu is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, but you will usually begin to feel better within about a week. Symptoms Severe aches in muscles and joints; Pain and tiredness around your eyes; Weakness or extreme fatigue; Warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes; A headache; A dry cough;…