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„If we could grasp what love is, we would stop looking for it,” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once wrote. And yet, we look for it our entire lives. In the gaze of a child, [...]

This sentence sounds like a contradiction, yet within it lies the most human truth. Love knows no commands. It doesn't close its doors when things fall apart

Love has many languages – touch, word, gesture. However, one of the oldest and most primal ways of communicating feelings is scent. Aromatherapy, the art of using natural

While preparing the text for the previous issue of the quarterly *Portrety Emigracji* (issue 1), I was in Poland with my mother, who was recovering after several months of illness. On television, there was

When the opportunity arose to write an article about love, and I paused to gather my thoughts, the first association that sprang to mind was physical contact.

The widespread occurrence of depression means that it is now referred to as a lifestyle disease, affecting women almost twice as often statistically. Affective disorders, to which

There are many ways to improve your mood. I'll write about them in future columns. Today I'm starting with what seems the simplest, and so often

A new era in the process of healing and healthcare. I am a nurse with many years of experience. My professional journey began in the oncology department, where I learned

Depression is often called „the illness of our time”. It is estimated that around 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It is accompanied by sadness, lack of energy, and a feeling of

Sexuality and Mental Health Sexuality is often reduced to the concept of sex. However, a lack of sexual desire is also a type of sexuality. This concept encompasses a range

Depression is an experience that affects an increasing number of people. In medical classifications, it is recognised as an illness, but at the same time, it is increasingly said that it can also be a signal

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organisation, it affects over 5% adults worldwide. Those living in particular are particularly vulnerable