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  @VIVI.INSIGHT Introduction The question “Who am I?” has traversed the history of philosophy and psychology, assuming different meanings depending on the theoretical frameworks employed. Within psychodynamic approaches, and particularly in Carl Gustav Jung’s analytical psychology, identity is not conceived as a simple and immediately accessible unity. Instead, the psyche is understood as a complex, stratified, and dynamic structure in whi

Post created in collaboration with @parolesvelate Introduction Throughout history, mental health has been the subject of deep-rooted misunderstandings, fears, and stereotypes. The collective imagination, fueled by films, media and social narratives, has often portrayed the figure of the psychologist as that of a professional “for madmen” or a “reader of the mind”. These representations, in addition to being inaccurate, have contributed to an aura of mystery and distrust aroun