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Dr. Bruno Rodolfo Ribeiro do Couto

Dr. Bruno Rodolfo Ribeiro do Couto
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Dr. Rodolfo Bruno Ribeiro do Couto, a specialist in psychology, is the Head of Development and Stimulation Unit SHA Wellness Clinic. Degree in Psychology from the Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Porto, has a European PhD in psychology from the University of Valencia. In addition, Dr. Ribeiro combines his professional career with teaching at the University of Murcia and works in multiple journals in psychology.

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 Credentials

 Professional experience

• More than 10 years of experience
• Head of Cognitive Development and Brain Stimulation Unit at SHA Wellness Clinic

 Teaching posts

• Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy and Psychobiology at the University of Murcia

 Education

• Bachelor in Clinical Psychology from the Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Porto, Portugal
• European Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Valencia
• Master in Clinical Psychology

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 Publications and conferences

• He has published 16 articles in specialized magazines

 Professional membership

• Member of the research group of Psychobiology and Behavioral Neurobiology of the University of Murcia

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English
  • Portuguese

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that will severely affect certain mental functions of the patient and interferes with their daily ...

Anxiety

There is talk of anxiety disorder when the reaction alert a person to a situation or event promptly stressful is disproportionate, excessive and persi ...

Clinical Psychology

The objective of Clinical Psychology is studying the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the aspects that influence the mental health of patients a ...

Cognitive stimulation

Cognitive stimulation encompasses all activities to stimulate and improve cognitive functioning:memory, language, attention, concentration, reasoning, ...

Dementia

Dementia is the progressive loss of cognitive functions. It is mainly due to brain damage. This disease causes inability to perform activities of daily living. It mainly affects memory, language (aphasia ), attention, visual skills, praxis and executive functions such as problem solving or inhibition of responses. As the disease progresses you can observe the loss of orientation and identity. ...

Depression

  Depression is a mood disorder characterized mainly by prolonged and severe feelings of sadness associated with other symptoms and abnormal thinking and behavior, such as over-pessimistic ideas, lack of energy, sleep disturbance and appetite, or decreased interest and activity level. To distinguish a depressive disorder every passing state of sadness, the diagnosis of a psychiatrist is needed. There are several types of depressive disorders, by cause: endogenous depression, triggered by genetic or biological factors (hormonal changes or neurotransmitters that transmit nerve impulses in the brain); reactive depression generated by poor adaptation to external circumstances and environmental factors of strong emotional impact; minor depression or dysthymia, which are presented only some less intense symptoms normally associated with personality disorders and prolonged stress; or depression "masked", manifested by organic and functional disorders (somatization) and cardiovascular disorders, dizziness ... The therapist indicates what is the best treatment for each person, but basically will focus on psychotherapy sessions. ...

Conduct Disorder

  Under the concept of conduct disorder a set of behavioral changes and behavioral development appropriate to the child's age, persistently and with a disproportionate amount are included. Among the most common symptoms of these disorders are disobedience, impulsiveness, inattention, hostility, lies and insults, transgression of social norms, or antisocial character. Among the most common behavioral disorders in children are distinguished: the conduct disorder, a persistent and repeatedly aggressive behavior in which the child acts with hostility to others or their property, intimidating; and hyperkinetic disorders characterized by an early onset, in which predominates a considerable lack of attention in all activities, and a hyperactive, impulsive and undisciplined behavior. In addition, behavioral disorders associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), learning problems and clinical disorders (depression, anxiety ...) are presented. ...

Personality Disorders

There is talk of personality disorder when the behavior, thoughts and emotions that make up the lifestyle of a person have a prolonged deviation in time with respect to personality patterns considered "healthy" within a field or stage. This type of psychiatric disorders come to interfere in the daily life of the person who suffers social adjustment problems, so its capacity for interaction and coexistence is complicated and can even cause social isolation. Therefore, the treatment of personality disorders requires tackled personalized counseling. Depending on the degree of variation of the structure of thought and the inappropriate behavior of these patients have been described different types of personality disorder: histrionic, the people who always want to be the focus and act dramatically and superficial; narcissist, arrogant typical subjects who believe omnipotent; limit or borderline, a pattern of impulsive, unstable and prone to self-injury character; antisocial, the subjects who act ruthlessly violent and evil; paranoid, which involves excessive distrust throughout; schizoid, typical of solitary and indifferent to people's feelings; obsessive, perfectionist or scrupulous the subject; avoidant, which implies avoidance of situations anxiety; or dependent, typical of undecided people and lack of self-esteem. ...

Phobias

A phobia is a type of mental health disorder. It is characterized by a strong fear or even panic, to certain objects or situations. For example, a phobia of spiders (arachnophobia) or phobia of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia). ...

Psychological evaluation

  Psychological assessment is an instrument of scientific assessment of the capabilities and skill level of an individual and / or group of people at various levels, both intellectual and emotional, communication, and social or environmental interaction. The evaluation allows to know, describe and classify the personality and skills of the individual or group study subject by applying different tests or psychological tests tailored to assess specific areas of interest. Currently, these techniques are used in the process of recruitment companies, the study of personalities prosecuted in the courts, or for the assessment of pupils in schools, among other sectors. By understanding the specifics of a subject, you can target and optimize their potential and behaviors, help overcome problems or lead to the person in their decision making. Therefore, the psychological evaluation is so important in education. ...

Social phobia

Social phobia is an intense and irrational fear in which the person feels anxiety to situations involving human relationships in environments with a large number of people around. People with social phobia usually avoid environments in which they can be judged by others. Situations such as public speaking, have a conversation or going to parties, are just some of the situations that cause patients blush, shake them or hinders speech. Typically, this condition usually develops during youth and can last for a lifetime. ...

Stress

  Stress is a state of physical and emotional stress caused in response to a stimulus or pressure, either positive or negative. It is a state of defense, in small doses, helps the body to react and adapt to events. Thus, a normal level of stress is considered healthy and even positive as it helps to encourage people to act to stimuli of daily life. However, when stress is excessive or not adequately controlled, it can cause mental wear, such as irritability and anxiety, and psychosomatic disorders. A psychosomatic disorder is a physiological disease caused by emotional causes, usually by stress. Some of the most common psychosomatic disorders caused by stress are headaches, insomnia, muscle tension, digestive and heart problems, dizziness ... ...

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