Psychoonkologie

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Eva Žiaková (ed.)

Proceedings of the Scientific Conference with International Participation within the VEGA Project No. 1/0282/12 Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Meaning of Life and Its Components in Socially Significant Groups of Adolescents in Terms of Its Formation and Possible Intervention.

The introductory word is a very good opportunity for us to jointly evaluate what we have managed to achieve in addressing our common scientific research task focused on the study of the meaning of life in socially at-risk groups of adolescents. First and foremost, we asked ourselves what we have discovered about the meaning of life so far, that is, what we know about it.

The second question we asked was: what surprised us about the results we have obtained so far. The third question was about what we want to do to resolve the discrepancy between what we have discovered and what we want to achieve.

The final question in evaluating the solution of the scientific research task was: what do we (not) know about the meaning of life of adolescents and want to know in the future, or what should we focus on to develop the most effective logotherapeutic and sociotherapeutic methods for social workers working with socially at-risk groups of adolescents.

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Margita Mesárošová

Giftedness and creativity represent closely interconnected phenomena that attract attention in various contexts from the perspectives of different scientific disciplines. Psychologists have long been engaged in understanding giftedness and creativity, as well as in developing them through scientific methods, in order to provide valuable insights to educators, parents, students, and even policymakers, with the aim of fostering the potential of gifted and creative individuals.

This textbook offers information about the essence of giftedness and creativity, about model approaches used for their identification, development, and support, with an emphasis on psychological aspects. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the text also includes various types of exercises—self-discovery activities, activities focused on development, case study solutions, as well as questions and tasks for problem-solving.

The textbook is intended for psychology students and anyone interested in the issues of giftedness and creativity.

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Andrea Madarasová Gecková - Daniela Husárová   a kol.

National Report on the Health and Health-Related Behaviour of 11-, 13-, and 15-Year-Old Schoolchildren Based on the Survey Conducted in 2021/2022 within the International Project “Health Behaviour in School-aged Children” (HBSC)

For several years, this study has provided us with key insights for a better understanding of the health-related behaviour of our young people. It examines a range of health-related topics such as sleep, mental well-being, nutritional behaviour, and physical activity. Important areas of research also include school and social relationships within it, family and family background, as well as peer relationships.

The findings deepen our understanding of the mechanisms influencing differences and changes in young people’s health and risk behaviours. They are crucial for the development of effective health promotion programmes and health-related behavioural interventions, educational programmes in this field, and for monitoring their effectiveness—not only at the national but also at the international level. The knowledge gained is important for a better understanding of the needs of schoolchildren and for adapting services and systemic support so that these needs are taken into account to the greatest possible extent in today’s rapidly changing world. The study can help us understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of both mental and physical health.

The pandemic and the related epidemiological and hygiene measures aimed at limiting the spread of the virus have meant significant restrictions in the daily lives of people of all ages—including children and adolescents. The standard educational process, social contact with peers, extracurricular activities, and other interests both in and out of school were severely disrupted, which had a significant impact on the experiences of schoolchildren.

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Peter Pöthe

Třetí vydání úspěšné publikace je poutavou ilustrací psychoanalytického přístupu k problémům, se kterými se ve svých ordinacích běžně setkávají dětští psychiatři, lékaři i psychologové. Zejména vztahové trauma patří k nejsilnějším a vývojově nejdůležitějším událostem v životě každého z nás.
   
Traumatická zkušenost formuje každého člověka již od okamžiku jeho narození. Některé děti, o nichž renomovaný český psychoterapeut MUDr. Peter Pöthe píše, zažily události, které hluboce a dlouhodobě proměnily jejich prožívání a chování. Moderní psychoanalýza přináší východiska pro klinickou práci a terapii v mnoha oblastech duševního zdraví dětí – například jejich raných vztahů, sexuality, sociálního chování, agrese, separace a autonomie, závislostí, poruch příjmu potravy, delikvence, týrání a zneužívání. Autor se snaží předat přístupnou a zajímavou formou co největší množství informací z oblasti psychoanalýzy dětí a dospívajících, vývojové psychologie a psychiatrie. Věnuje se terapii i diagnostice a vše doplňuje příklady ze své praxe. Třetí vydání je obohaceno rozsáhlou kapitolou, věnovanou procesu terapeutické práce s rodiči.

Publikace se zaměřuje především na psychiatry, psychology, psychoterapeuty, sociální pracovníky, pediatry, pedagogy a vychovatele včetně učitelů mateřských škol. Jistě však v mnohém obohatí také rodiče i dospívající, kteří se trápí psychickými problémy.