Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Understanding the influence of excessive screen use on the mental health of adolescents. As the digitalization of society accelerates, this article aims to analyze how time spent in front of screens affects the psychological well-being of young people. From the nuances of social media use to smartphone addiction to effective therapies for digital compulsions, discover the latest research and perspectives to understand and address this modern issue.
Ph.D. & trainer in the master's degree in hypnosis offered by LACT.
In her essay, Michele Ritterman analyzes human wickedness through Ericksonian hypnosis. It addresses the deep origins of cruelty, its impact on society and therapeutic means to confront it, offering poignant insight into human nature and healing.
Coach, Psycho-practitioner, Systemician
In this study, Erzana Szwertak explores the effectiveness of relational hypnosis against fears and phobias. Through a concrete case, she demonstrates how this approach helps to overcome anxieties, revealing its profound impact on personal transformation and mental well-being.
Coach, Psycho-practitioner, Systemician
This article by Erzana Szwertak explores conversational hypnosis and the systemic approach to treating fears. It details how these methods help understand and overcome anxiety disorders, offering unique insight into managing phobias and improving mental health.
Ph.D. & trainer in the master's degree in hypnosis offered by LACT.
What was a Milton Erickson hypnosis session like? Michele Ritterman recounts her meeting with Milton Erickson.
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Anger is an essential emotion. However, we must learn to manage it. This article describes how anger affects mental health and gives tips for healing from anger and no longer experiencing the pressure cooker effect. “Whatever is started in anger ends in shame. -Benjamin Franklin
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
How to avoid confusing the two. In a society that has become uncertain, many feel an increase in anxiety and fear. Let’s come back to these two emotions. What is anxiety? What is fear? How do they affect mental health? How to differentiate them?
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
This article describes how fear of public speaking can affect mental health and performance in business and provides tips for combating this fear. Having the opportunity to speak in front of an audience, whether it's three or three hundred people, to greet new people, or to present to new clients can fill us with dread. Research from the United States shows that fear of public speaking (or "glossophobia") is one of the biggest fears people face, surpassing even fear of heights, fear of spiders, and fear of death itself.
