The CognitiveLit
a life change guided with trust and care
Mental health challenges
a part of life but not forever
Psykiska hälsoutmaningar kan innebära en mängd olika symtom, allt från negativt tänkande, ångest, oro och sömnproblem. Dessa kan behandlas genom kognitiv beteendeterapi.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that may involve difficulties with attention, impulse control, and organization. When combined with an environment that is not sufficiently adapted, the risk increases for mental health challenges such as stress, low mood, anxiety, or other psychological strains. Treatment is always tailored to you and your cognitive profile.
Phobia
Phobias are characterized by an intense fear of specific objects, situations, or activities. This fear can be so strong that it leads to behavioral and emotional reactions that interfere with daily life. Phobias can be categorized into several groups, including specific phobias (e.g., spiders, heights), agoraphobia (fear of being in open or crowded spaces) and hemophobia (the fear of blood).
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves fear of bodily symptoms and is characterized by sudden and overwhelming attacks with experiences of intense anxiety. During a panic attack, individuals may feel distress about physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, chest pain, and dizziness, along with thoughts of dying, going crazy, or losing control.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety involves an intense fear of being judged or evaluated by others. Many people worry about making mistakes, appearing awkward, or being embarrassed, which can lead to avoidance and isolation. Everyday situations such as speaking in front of a group, attending meetings, eating in public, or starting a conversation may feel overwhelming. Over time, this can affect daily life, work, studies, and relationships.
Schoolavoidance
Regular school attendance is one of the strongest protective factors for a child’s long-term health and development. School avoidance, sometimes called school refusal, means prolonged absence from school, often linked to underlying challenges such as anxiety, depression, bullying, or a lack of suitable adjustments in the school environment. Left untreated, this can increase the risk of mental health problems and hinder a child’s growth.
Pain
Do you experience dizziness, stomach pain, difficulty breathing, muscle tension, or headaches without any physical injury being present? Psychosomatic pain can arise as a reaction to psychological and emotional overload. In some cases, underlying trauma may intensify the signals in the nervous system. This type of pain is just as real and tangible as physical pain, but it is not linked to any medical injury or illness.
Hypochondria
​Health anxiety, or hypochondria, involves a persistent fear of suffering from serious illness and heightened attention to bodily sensations. Common physical experiences are often misinterpreted as signs of severe disease. This may lead to behaviors such as excessive checking of the body, constant searching for medical information, repeated medical examinations, and avoidance of situations or activities associated with illness.
Depression
​Depression occurs when feelings of sadness and low mood do not pass but persist over an extended period of time. It is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting around 25% of men and 50% of women at some point in their lives. Symptoms include low mood, feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and low self-worth. Anxiety, negative thought patterns, and loss of interest in activities often accompany depression, leading to passivity and withdrawal. Reflections on life are frequently marked by pessimism about the present and the future.
Insomnia
Insomnia is characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up frequently during the night. Poor sleep can cause fatigue, difficulties with focus and memory, and increased emotional sensitivity. When sleep problems become long-term, they may also raise the risk of anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, and a weakened immune system.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that negatively impact daily life. Obsessions are recurring, unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that trigger strong anxiety. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce this anxiety. These may be visible, such as cleaning, checking, arranging, or repeating actions, or less visible, such as mental rituals involving counting or silent prayers.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
GAD is marked by ongoing and excessive worry across many areas of life. People with GAD often experience restlessness, irritability, difficulties concentrating, and sleep problems. Physical symptoms such as muscle tension and fatigue are also common. Over time, the constant state of worry can drain energy and reduce quality of life.
Stress and burnout
Short-term stress can sometimes be beneficial, helping to improve performance. It is the body’s natural way of mobilizing energy and resources to handle threats or demanding situations. However, long-term or overwhelming stress can have serious negative effects on both health and wellbeing.
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Common causes of stress include pressure and high demands at work, in school, or in private life, as well as feelings of loneliness and lack of control. The brain cannot always distinguish between real and imagined threats, which means stress reactions may be triggered by thoughts of dangers that may never occur. The body’s defense system then remains constantly activated, with insufficient recovery time.
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Our individual reactions to stress depend on several factors, including personal experiences and personality. Common reactions include fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, digestive problems, and withdrawal from social situations.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD can develop as a result of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as war, accidents, assault, abuse, natural disasters, or serious illness. The stress that remains in the body can manifest in different ways: anxiety, physical pain, nightmares, fear, hypervigilance, flashbacks, or self-critical thoughts.
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It is common to experience shame, anger, or fragmented memories of the trauma. Avoiding places and situations that trigger memories is also common. Maintaining social relationships and work capacity may become difficult.
Eating Disorder
Eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder, are characterized by an excessive preoccupation with body weight and food, where individuals often evaluate themselves based on these aspects. These disorders can lead to significant changes in eating behavior, ranging from extreme dieting to binge eating.
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Eating disorders are often combined with weight-controlling behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise. When thoughts about food and body image dominate life, it can become difficult to participate in social activities. It is also common for individuals to hide their eating disorder, which may lead to isolation and low mood.
Addiction
Can you control your alcohol consumption, or do you drink more than is healthy? What about your gambling, shopping, or tobacco use, is it under control?
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For many struggling with addiction, a particular substance or behavior provides temporary relief from psychological and/or physical distress. Substance abuse can involve alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, and medication. Behaviors such as gaming, exercising, or shopping can also develop into addictions with devastating consequences.
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Risk consumption of alcohol:
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Men: 14 drinks or 2 bottles of wine per week
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Women: 9 drinks or 1.5 bottles of wine per week
Factors such as age, weight, health, and medical conditions can influence risk. One drink corresponds to about 12 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in:
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33 cl of strong beer (5%)
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12–15 cl of wine (12–13%)
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4 cl of spirits (40%)
Psychosis
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition in which a person loses touch with reality. It is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. People with psychosis may also experience disorganized thinking, incoherent speech, and difficulties managing everyday activities. Through understanding and tailored support, including cognitive behavioral therapy, it is possible to develop strategies to cope with psychosis and improve overall quality of life.