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CNN Portugal examines the benefits and risks of following psychologists and therapists on social media, noting credibility, professional boundaries and ethical limits to online advice. Experts recommend checking credentials, avoiding self‑diagnosis from posts and seeking in‑person or emergency help when necessary. Those using social channels for mental‑health information should treat online content as supplementary and contact qualified professionals for personal care.

An emigrant recounts the emotional struggle after relocating from the United States to Europe, saying they cried a lot and initially believed they would never be able to settle in.

A laughter therapy session brought together students, elderly members of a social promotion association, psychologist Paulo Sargento and the Mais Feliz association.

Stress is at the root of many symptoms and health problems we now associate with the world of work. When that exposure is prolonged and not accompanied by recovery, we give it a name that has sadly become commonplace: burnout. At its core, it is an exhaustion of the nervous system chronically exposed to occupational stress. More to follow...

The former Big Brother contestant posted a video on social media admitting she feels low and without energy.

You don't have to be born that way. Hyperactivity is also shaped at home, every day, with good intentions and bad habits. Are we medicating children when we should be helping families slow down?

A study analysed more than 1,000 young people with a mean age of 25 and found that perfectionism and the desire to lose weight are the main factors behind exercise addiction.

A patient with severe depression, chronic pain and years of functional impairment seemed to have exhausted all options. Psychiatrist Filipe Malheiro turned to an innovative treatment and changed their life.

An investigation by Nova SBE shows the practice is widespread among young people, those with higher education and people without a family doctor. Experts warn of risks to mental health and to people with chronic illnesses.

Carlos Castro's killer has been in a high-security prison for 15 years and suffers from psychotic episodes.

The climate crisis also brings emotional challenges. Unchecked exposure to information and direct contact with events such as wildfires or floods can provoke frustration and emotions that are difficult to manage.

A reflective column about how people lock themselves into routines and mental 'boxes', inviting readers to consider whether they've tried to open their own and break free from self-imposed limits.

People with misophonia cannot avoid strong emotional reactions, ranging from irritation to rage, to seemingly harmless sounds such as someone chewing, drinking or breathing.

A psychologist explains whether psychotherapy alone can produce improvement without medication, outlining factors that influence outcomes (condition type and severity, therapy approach, patient engagement), when medication is commonly recommended, alternatives and combined approaches, and how to decide the best option with a healthcare professional.

The contemporary habit of “saving for later” and the invisible burden it carries. A chronicle by Ivo Fernandes.

A patient with severe depression, chronic pain and years of dysfunction seemed to have exhausted all options. Psychiatrist Filipe Malheiro turned to an innovative treatment and transformed their life.

This article is based on the testimony of a mother who fell victim to parental alienation and was gradually pushed away from her own daughter, despite never having stopped loving or caring for her.

An ERS report indicates rising demand, particularly in units for stabilised patients who struggle to live independently. Inland areas of the country continue to have only a residual provision.

In the presidential campaign, Jorge Pinto says he is worried about mental health, about ‘ties’ (laços) and about the housing situation of students.
A patrol was called to Charneca de Caparica, Almada, and came under fire. The man was assisted.

In an initiative developed in partnership with the League's Football Foundation, Allianz will support the Clínica da Fundação do Gil by turning each goal scored during the Allianz CUP into mental health consultations for children and young people in vulnerable situations. The tournament, which will take place from 6 to 10 ...

The new year has begun. Resolutions are set and our hopes are that life will go as smoothly as possible. But is it possible to live it to the full without the people we love most by our side?

A psychologist explains whether the brain can be trained to respond less strongly to criticism, outlining approaches such as cognitive reappraisal, exposure, mindfulness and gradual habit change to reduce emotional reactivity.

Ten per cent of Portuguese are affected by loneliness. Psychologists want tackling the problem to be made a priority.


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