Eating disorders are serious and potentially life-threatening mental conditions that affect eating behavior, body image, and overall self-perception. They include disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, all characterized by a disturbed relationship with food and an inability to control food intake. Their etiology is multifactorial, involving psychological factors, biological vulnerabilities, […]
What Is Anxiety and When Is Support Needed?
Anxiety is a normal and necessary adaptive mechanism of the body in response to demands or threats. However, when the anxious response becomes excessive, chronic, or disproportionate to external stimuli, it can become a pathological condition that significantly affects mental and physical health. Anxiety disorders include, among others, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, phobias, and […]
What Does a Psychologist Do and Who Can Visit One?
The psychologist is a fundamental pillar of mental health services, with scientific training that allows them to deeply understand the functioning of the mind, thoughts, and behavior. Their intervention is based on evidence-based psychotherapeutic models and the creation of a stable therapeutic relationship, which is considered a key factor for effectiveness. At Marieva Medcare, psychological […]
What Is Addiction and How Is It Treated?
Addiction is a complex, chronic condition that affects the brain’s reward circuits, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Modern scientific approaches recognize it as a disorder with biological, psychological, and social components. At Marieva Medcare, addiction treatment is not limited to abstinence but focuses on understanding the underlying causes and the long-term restoration of the individual’s […]
What Is a Psychiatrist and How Do They Differ from a Psychologist?
The psychiatrist, as a medical doctor specialized in psychiatry, approaches mental health by considering the neurobiological, pharmacological, and physical parameters of each individual. Their clinical assessment allows for the diagnosis of mental disorders and the prescription of medication when necessary. In modern therapeutic models, medication is not used in isolation but is combined with psychotherapy […]