On Psyche

Introduction In autumn 2023, Danish psychiatrist Søren Dinesen Østergaard raised a question in Schizophrenia Bulletin  that many considered premature: could generative AI-based chatbots trigger psychotic episodes in predisposed individuals? (Østergaard, 2023). Two years later, that question has ceased to be speculative. Clinicians, psychiatrists, and researchers around the world are confronting a new phenomenon — still lacking a shared nosographic name, yet already present in

Abstract Valentine's Day represents a culturally significant moment that can generate social pressure and unrealistic expectations in romantic relationships. This article examines how performative expectations, fueled by idealized romantic narratives, can negatively influence the quality of intimate relationships. Through the analysis of attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969), love languages (Chapman, 1992), and empirical research on couple dynamics (Gottman & Silver, 1999), it is

Abstract Parental language represents one of the most influential factors in children's psychological, emotional, and cognitive development. This article reviews the scientific evidence on the impact of parental verbal communication on children's and adolescents' identity formation, self-esteem, and cognitive abilities. Through an analysis of recent literature in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and attachment theory, it emerges that parental words do not constitute si

Article written in collaboration with @VALENTINA.TUTOR1 Introduction: ADHD, Development, and Sexuality as an Emerging Topic Sexuality represents a central dimension of human development and manifests from early childhood through bodily curiosity, exploration, and the progressive construction of affective and relational identity. In children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this process may take on specific characteristics related to the ne

Article written in collaboration with @ psicologa_giuliamoretti Parents and Adolescents in Contemporary Society Raising an adolescent child in contemporary society represents a complex challenge that involves psychological, relational, cultural, and social dimensions. Parents are required to perform their role within a context characterized by rapid change, where values, educational models, and normative references are less stable than in the past. The family is no longer the

Article written in collaboration with  @spazioemozione Introduction: Why Talk About Executive Functions and Neurodivergence Today In recent years, the concept of neurodivergence has gained increasing visibility both in scientific debate and in public discourse, profoundly reshaping the way neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders are understood. This shift concerns not only the language used, but also implies a substantial revision o

Article co-authored with @thealmightybreath We live in an age where the boundaries between online and offline living are increasingly blurred. Smartphones, social media, notifications, and digital platforms structure our daily lives, influencing our body rhythms, relationships, and the way we perceive ourselves. It is not surprising, therefore, that digital anxiety has become one of the most discussed phenomena by both scientific research and mental health professionals. Anxi

Post written in collaboration with @lastanzadellapsy Introduction: The expectation of immediate transformation Many people enter therapy with the hope that the psychotherapist can provide clear answers, direct suggestions, or some sort of magical indication capable of dispelling complex doubts and dilemmas. This expectation does not arise from naivety, but from an understandable desire to quickly alleviate suffering and regain stability. In contemporary culture, oriented towa

Talking about female suicide means addressing a complex topic, intertwined with biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects. Despite advances in mental health, suicide in women remains one of the most underestimated and stigmatized phenomena. Public narratives often focus on male suicide —statistically more frequent — but overlook the peculiarities of female suicidal experience, which require a specific and informed approach. 1. Epidemiological data and trends Globall

In 2025 (I refer to the update performed on 29/10/2025), the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità, ISS)  released the updated version of the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Children and Adolescents . The document, developed by a multidisciplinary working group  coordinated by Maria Luisa Scattoni  and Primiano Iannone , constitutes an essential reference for clinical practice and the organization of

Introduction In the digital age, adolescent girls spend a substantial part of their time on social media: these tools are no longer just means of entertainment, but central environments of socialization, identity exploration, and communication. At the same time, an intense scientific and public debate has emerged on the role that these platforms can have in relation to the mental health of adolescents. In this paper, the following are explored: the extension of social media u