Friendship: a treasure for the brain
“Who finds a friend finds a treasure”: this ancient proverb holds a deep truth, confirmed by recent neuroscientific discoveries. Friendships not only add value to our lives but also make us richer at a brain level. Friendships stimulate the development of specific brain areas, creating new neural c…
How to do square breathing?
Square breathing, also known as box breathing, is a rhythmic breathing technique that offers significant benefits for stress reduction and improved concentration. Let’s discover how to do it and explore the impact of this practice on mental and physical health, also examining specific educational a…
What is resilience?
According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is the process of positive adaptation to difficult life experiences. Originally borrowed from material physics, the concept has undergone significant evolution in the psychological field. But what does it truly mean to be resilient, an…
Work well-being: what is the difference between Distress and Eustress?
According to research by EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work), 44% of workers in Europe reported an increase in work-related stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to peaks in psychological well-being issues. Simultaneously, the WHO estimates a loss of approximately 12 bill…
The triad of intelligences, emotions, and relationships
The World Health Organization in 1948 introduced a new concept of health: no longer simply the absence of disease, but a complete state of physical, psychological, emotional, social, and existential well-being. Within this new framework, which we call global health, building truly integral well-bei…
How do climate change and pollution impact our mental and cognitive health?
The health of the Planet and that of humans are intrinsically linked. Many scientific studies investigate the effects of climate change on our physical health, but the impact on our psyche and brain is also significant. Experiencing natural disasters can cause stress, anxiety, and depression, parti…
Mental health
An integral part of global health is mental health, understood as a state of psychological well-being that allows one to face life’s challenges and achieve self-realization. Mental health is central to the well-being of individuals and society and is a fundamental right. Risk factors for mental hea…
Resilience and Neuroscience
An inner and silent strength that comes to our aid when we need it to face adversity and emerge stronger from negative experiences. From a psychological perspective, resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from difficulties. The human brain has remarkable recovery abilities, even from high l…
The Patrizio Paoletti Foundation at the Paris Conference on Education (PCE)
The Patrizio Paoletti Foundation participated with a scientific speech on resilience at the Paris Conference on Education (PCE). The conference was held in-person and online in Paris 16th-19th June.
