Areas of intervention

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

What is anxiety

Anxiety is a complex combination of emotions that include fear, apprehension and worry; it is characterised by a sense of agitation, worry and threat, accompanied most often by a somatic reaction that alarms the body. 
When anxiety becomes intense, persistent and impairs the individual's normal level of social, family, personal and work functioning, it is called an anxiety disorder.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety is characterised by manifestations acting on three levels:

• cognitive;
• behavioural;
• physiological

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Self-esteem

What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem is the set of evaluative judgements the individual has of himself, it is the result of our experiences compared to our ideal expectations: the greater this discrepancy, the lower our self-esteem will be.

What are the symptoms of low self-esteem?

There are certain signs that indicate the presence of low self-esteem. Recognising problems with one's self-esteem is an important step towards improving one's psychological well-being.

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Personal growth

What is personal growth?

Personal growth is a process of self-improvement involving the refinement of skills, competencies, knowledge and moral and personal qualities. This process is continuous and lasts a lifetime. 
It can involve different spheres of life, not just professional life, and it involves the inner self of the person. Personal growth is like a journey in which rather than focusing on the final destination, one chooses to enjoy the journey and the journey itself.

Why pursue personal growth?

Going on a personal growth path has many benefits. Here are some of the main reasons:

• improved personal and professional skills;
• self-knowledge and self-esteem;
• personal fulfilment;
• individual well-being;
• improved quality of life.

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Depression and depressive disorders

What is depression?

Depression is a mood disorder and one of the most common and disabling mental disorders. People suffering from this disorder show frequent and intense states of dissatisfaction and sadness, with negative and pessimistic thoughts about themselves, others and their future. It is often family members who notice the social withdrawal or rejection of occupations previously considered pleasant.

What are the symptoms of depression?

The most common symptoms of depression can be divided into:

• physical;
• emotional;
• cognitive;
• behavioural.

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Eating disorders

What are eating disorders?

Eating disorders (EADs) are disorders characterised by altered eating habits and an excessive preoccupation with weight and body shape. They mainly occur during adolescence and mainly affect the female sex.

What are the causes of eating disorders?

Understanding the causes of eating disorders is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies and targeted treatments. 
Treatment often requires an integrated approach that considers the various factors involved, with targeted medical, psychological and pharmacological interventions. 
The causes of eating disorders are complex and multifactorial, involving a combination of genetic, biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors

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Sleep disorders

What are sleep disorders?

The term 'sleep disorders' does not only refer to insomnia but also to all situations in which, although sleeping, one feels sleep is not very restful and restful, or when one manages to fall asleep but wakes up frequently. 
All these disturbances affect the quality of life, generating and amplifying fatigue and irritation during the day, compromising personal and social security, and worsening one's state of health.

What are the physical and psychological symptoms of sleep disorders?

Symptoms of sleep disorders may vary depending on the type of disorder, but in general they may include a range of physical and psychological symptoms.

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Sexual disorders

What are sexual disorders

Sexual disorders (or dysfunctions) are conditions that negatively affect a person's ability to have a satisfying sex life. 
These disorders can involve various aspects of sexual response, desire, arousal, orgasm and pain during sexual activity. Sexual disorders can be caused by a combination of physical, psychological, emotional and social factors.

What are the causes of sexual disorders?

The causes of sexual disorders can be multiple and include:

• Biological factors;
• Psychological factors;
• Social factors;
• Relational factors.

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

What is obsessive compulsive disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterised by the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both. 
Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images or impulses that cause significant anxiety or discomfort

What are the causes of obsessive compulsive disorder?

The causes of OCD are not fully understood, but research suggests that a combination of genetic, neurobiological, environmental and psychological factors may contribute to its development, factors that do not act in isolation but interact with each other.

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Chronic pain management

What is chronic pain?

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that exists when one or more of these conditions are present:

• it is recurrent and has lasted for more than three months or for years;
• it lasts for more than one month after the resolution of the injury or problem that caused it;
• it is associated with a chronic disorder or an injury that does not heal.

What are the causes of chronic pain?

Chronic pain can be caused by various chronic conditions and factors. Here are some possible causes:

• chronic diseases;
• neurological disorders;
• past traumas, injuries and nerve damage;
• persistent infections;
• musculoskeletal conditions;
• mental and psychological states of distress such as anxiety or depression.

Often chronic pain is multifactorial, with multiple overlapping or mutually influencing causes.

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Social phobia

What is social phobia?

Social phobia (or social anxiety disorder) is a psychological disorder characterised by an excessive and persistent fear of social situations in which the individual may be observed by other people.

What are the physical and psychological symptoms of social phobia?

Symptoms may vary from person to person but the most frequent include:

• trembling;
• palpitations;
• excessive sweating;
• hot flashes;
• muscle tension;
• nausea;
• dry mouth;
• stiff posture;
• slurred speech;
• anxiety;
• panic attacks.

In addition, the person may experience anticipatory anxiety, which is a permanent anxious state lasting many weeks before a feared social event.

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Phobias

What are phobias?

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder characterised by an intense and irrational fear of specific objects, situations, activities, animals or places. Phobias can affect virtually anything, from social situations to living creatures and inanimate objects.

What are the psychological and physical symptoms of phobias?

The symptoms of phobias, which can vary from person to person, can be

• psychological
• physical.

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Stress management

What is stress?

The term 'stress' derives from the Latin to tighten, to bind with force: its etymology points out the close correlation with a sense of oppression. In its definition in psychology, stress is understood as an organism's response to an 'exceptional' demand from the external environment. Stress can be understood in a positive or negative sense.

What can be the causes of stress?

Stressors are the stressful events, i.e. nothing else but the causes of stress. In order to solve the problem and treat stress, it is necessary to identify stressors, i.e. the events and situations that cause stress. These can be grouped into different categories:

• environmental causes;
• organic causes;
• social causes;
• psychic causes.

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Problems at work

What are work problems?

Work problems are the challenges, tensions and difficulties that can arise within the work environment and that negatively affect employee performance, satisfaction and well-being. These problems can be very numerous and varied in nature, depending on the work context in which the person finds him/herself, its dynamics and the group of professionals with whom one works. It is very important to address these problems with effective strategies to improve the work environment and productivity.

What are the symptoms of problems at work?

Symptoms may vary from situation to situation, but some of the most common are: stress (which can develop into burnout), tiredness and fatigue, lack of energy even after resting, irritability and nervousness, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, headaches, stomach ache and/or changes in appetite and sleep, feeling of dissatisfaction, lack of motivation and feeling emotionally empty.

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