Psychology, mental health and resources to help you understand what you are experiencing
Articles written by the health psychologists at Ocnos Psychology Clinic about anxiety, mood, relationships, sexuality, affirmative therapy, psychological assessment and neuropsychology.
Clear and responsible information to help you put your experiences into words and consider when professional support may be useful.
Latest articles from the Ocnos psychology blog
Discover the latest publications from our team. Use the pagination after the ninth article to browse earlier posts.
Indicative high-ability test: O-SIAC for children, teenagers and adults
O-SIAC is Ocnos Psychology Clinic’s indicative screening for exploring high-ability indicators across age groups. It does not diagnose giftedness or measure IQ, but it can help organise observations and decide whether a professional assessment may be useful.
Internal parts: why you want to change and get stuck
Sometimes the problem is not a lack of willpower, but inner conflict. Rocío Rodríguez explains why one part of you wants to move forward while another part gets stuck, and how this can relate to anxiety, depression, self-criticism and therapy.
Night terrors in young children: what to do and when to worry
Night terrors in young children can be frightening for families, even though the child often remembers nothing the next morning. María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz explains what they are, what to do during an episode, when to seek help and how they can be understood from a child psychology perspective.
Ocnos Psychology Clinic at Prostate Cancer Gibraltar: Héctor Lozano discusses the emotional impact of prostate cancer
Héctor Lozano, Director of Ocnos Psychology Clinic, took part in a Prostate Cancer Gibraltar Buddies Meeting to discuss the emotional impact of prostate cancer, including uncertainty, fear, relationships, intimacy and psychological support.
Do I Have ADHD as an Adult? Signs, Symptoms and an Informative Self-Test
Many adults live for years with distractibility, procrastination, mental restlessness or organisational difficulties without knowing what may be behind it. In this guide, we explain the most common signs of ADHD in adults and include an informative self-test, always from a clinical perspective and without replacing a professional assessment.
What to Do When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off at Night: Causes, Habits That Keep It Going and What Really Helps
What to Do When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off at Night
Minority stress: what it is and how it affects mental health
Minority stress is the psychological burden that can appear when someone lives with stigma, discrimination or the expectation of rejection. In this article, we explain what it is, how it can affect mental health, and how affirmative therapy may help.
Depression symptoms self-check
An indicative depression symptoms self-check with an immediate result, clear explanation and a clinically responsible approach. A useful first step in deciding whether to seek psychological support.
Signs of a toxic work environment: why you start doubting yourself and how to protect yourself
A toxic work environment does not always look obvious at first. Sometimes it starts with criticism, pressure, shifting expectations and the feeling that whatever you do is never enough. In this article, María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz explains why this can make you doubt yourself, which signs to look out for, and how to start protecting yourself without blaming yourself.
Find articles about what is concerning you
Go directly to the main areas of the blog if you are looking for information about a particular difficulty, symptom or psychological process.
Anxiety and stress
Worry, fear, repetitive thoughts, physical tension, emotional blockage and avoidance.
Read articles about anxietyDepression and mood
Sadness, apathy, emotional exhaustion, guilt, emptiness and loss of interest.
Read articles about depressionRelationships, couples and attachment
Communication, conflict, emotional dependence, break-ups and ways of relating.
Read articles about relationshipsSexuality and sexual wellbeing
Desire, sexual anxiety, sexual difficulties, intimacy and communication between partners.
Read articles about sexualityAffirmative therapy
Identity, emotional safety, family relationships, minority stress and LGBTQ+ support.
Read about affirmative therapyPsychological assessment
Tests, reports, clinical guidance, learning difficulties and high abilities.
Read about psychological assessmentNeuropsychology
Attention, memory, behaviour, learning, neurodevelopment and executive functions.
Read neuropsychology articlesOcnos news
Talks, activities, collaborations and the clinic’s involvement in the community.
Read Ocnos newsPsychological information written with clinical care and warmth
The Ocnos blog is designed to help you understand psychological experiences without relying on rushed diagnoses, alarmist messages or oversimplified explanations.
Our articles can provide guidance, but they do not replace an individual assessment when distress persists, interferes with daily life or causes concern.
Meet the professionals who write the Ocnos blog
Each professional brings their clinical experience, training and perspective to the psychological topics covered in the blog.
Héctor Lozano Jiménez
Writes about anxiety, stress, adolescence, life changes, high abilities and taking the first steps towards therapy.
Rocío Rodríguez Boza
Writes about emotional regulation, relationships, attachment, affirmative therapy, childhood, adolescence and family life.
María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz
Writes about behaviour, personal history, relationships, emotional regulation, neuropsychology and life context.
Not sure where to start?
If one of our articles reflects what you are going through, you can briefly tell us what is concerning you. We will help you consider what type of support may be suitable and which member of the team may be the best fit.
Frequently asked questions about the Ocnos blog
These are some common questions about our articles and the responsible use of psychological information.
Who writes the Ocnos Psychology Clinic blog?
The blog is written by the team of psychologists at Ocnos Psychology Clinic. The articles are intended to provide responsible psychological information, clinical guidance and accessible explanations.
Do the articles replace psychological therapy?
No. They may help you understand a difficulty, put your experiences into words or recognise when to seek help, but they do not replace an individual psychological assessment or a course of therapy.
Can I book an appointment if I identify with an article?
Yes. If an article describes something that is affecting or concerning you, you can book an appointment or contact us for initial guidance. We can help you consider which professional may be the best fit.
What topics does the Ocnos psychology blog cover?
The blog includes articles about anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, attachment, couples therapy, sexuality, affirmative therapy, neuropsychology, psychological assessment, childhood, adolescence and mental health.
Can I search for a particular topic within the blog?
Yes. At the end of this page, you will find a search box that allows you to locate publications using terms such as anxiety, relationships, depression, neuropsychology, sexuality or emotional regulation.
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