Anxiety is a state of ongoing worry and fear that causes interference in the individual’s usual functioning due to nervousness and the presence of palpitations, sweating, flushing or feeling of choking amongst other symptoms.

At Bonaire Salut we take different psychotherapeutic approaches depending on the disorder you have. We perform everything from cognitive behavioural therapy to third generation therapies.

Some cases require drug treatment and a psychotherapeutic approach. Pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders is apparently simple and often tends to be trivialised, and it is considered that an anxiolytic it is sufficient and safe. Nothing could be further from the truth. Effective and safe drug treatment for anxiety disorders requires specialist supervision.

In Bonaire Salut we perform different sorts of psychotherapy depending on the disorder, these range from cognitive behavioural therapy, to mindfulness.

Our method of Psychotherapy is on an individual basis, in family and in group.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common disease which constitutes basic symptoms of obsessive thoughts – invasive, rare, repetitive and overwhelming to the patient. In general, the sufferer recognizes them to be absurd or at least excessive, however is unable to stop thinking about them.

This creates significant anxiety and sometimes can cause the person to perform different acts to compensate for the anxiety caused by obsessions. These acts are called compulsions and relieve anxiety for just a few minutes and can seriously condition the patient’s life. The most common obsessions are cleanliness, pollution, tidiness or aggressiveness.

At Bonaire Salut we offer a comprehensive approach combining pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. The combination of medication and psychotherapy has been shown to be the most efficient method in the treatment of OCD.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in childhood and is characterized by communication deficits, difficulties in social integration, an exaggerated dependence on everyday routines and habits, and a high intolerance to any change or frustration.

Around 30-50% of cases have intellectual disability.

Currently the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder includes five known disorders, such as autism disorder (classic autism), Asperger’s syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (non typical autism or PDD nos), Rett syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder.

At Bonaire Salut we offer a fully comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our care includes clinical observations and family interviews as well as the administration of tests and the use of diagnostic observation scales.

On the other hand, the treatment encompasses individual and family therapeutic interventions aimed at developing functional, social, communication and play skills, addressing behavioural problems, and dealing with other associated difficulties such as depression, as well as supporting the family in how to cope and reduce stress levels.

Neurology is the medical specialty dedicated to the study of the Nervous System. Among the multiple and diverse disciplines covered by this study, the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves and muscles) stand out. Neurologists are the doctors who specialize in Neurology.

At Bonaire Salut we will carry out a neurological evaluation to establish a diagnosis and put together personalized treatment. We offer you one of the best specialists in neurology and the latest technological advances for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders.

Which illnesses do neurologists treat?

The diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases has been improved in the way it is conducted.

The main symptoms which should be studied by a neurologist are:

Loss of strength, weakness, paralysis and muscle atrophy

Loss of physical sensitivity

Headaches

Neck and lower back pain

Vertigo and dizziness

Memory and/or concentration loss

Loss of consciousness

Convulsions

Trembling

Double vision

Difficulties when walking

Speech disorders

Pain in nerve pathways

Tiredness, Fatigue

The main illnesses treated by neurologists are:

Diseases that affect brain circulation i.e. ischemic and haemorrhagic “strokes” (long referred to as thrombosis and strokes respectively). Stroke is one of the most serious and which produces the most consequences. Risk factors include: High blood pressure, type 1 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides, use of tobacco and alcohol, obesity and physical inactivity.

Migraine or headache and its variants. Cefalea (headache) in general and migraine in particular are the most common cause of consultation in neurology appointments. Although in most cases it is not a serious illness, it is very invalidating. Neuralgia and other types of pain, which affect nerves, are also diagnosed and treated by neurologists.

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Initial symptoms of the disease are usually memory loss, temporary disorientation and behavioural disturbances, among others. Current treatments reduce symptoms of the disease. Memory problems can also be caused by psychiatric, respiratory diseases such as sleep apnea, cardiovascular and other non-neurological diseases. By investigating memory problems we can often detect other diseases that have not been diagnosed and provide the appropriate treatment and course of action by the appropriate specialist.

Epilepsy is a disease in which abnormal electric shocks occur in the brain. This triggers the onset of seizures or loss of consciousness. Fortunately, more and more treatments are available and this has allowed most patients with epilepsy to be well controlled.

Trembling is a very common symptom for which various effective treatments exist. It is not necessarily synonymous with Parkinson’s disease. However, trembling, slowness, and loss of agility are some of the most common symptoms that Parkinson’s disease patients have. If therefore any of these symptoms are observed, a neurological evaluation is necessary. Other movement disorders that should receive neurological assessment are: tics, involuntary mouth and limb movements, dyskinesia, dystonia, blepharospasm, etc.

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which means that the body´s immune system, ordinarily responsible for defending against infections, mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord by producing areas of inflammation. It is a very debilitating disease and occurs mainly in young people however the discovery of new medication has managed to significantly improve the prognosis and evolution of patients.

Although surgical treatment of brain tumours is carried out by specialists in neurosurgery and medical treatment by oncology specialists, in a large part of cases it is the neurologist who is the first to diagnose them after evaluating patient´s symptoms.

Other neurological illnesses:

Herpes Zoster

Idiopathic facial paralysis or Bell Palsy

Miasthenia Gravis

Herniated disc; in cases where surgery has been ruled out or not recommended

Monitoring of congenital, structural or vascular abnormalities

Polyneuropathys ( inflammation of the nerves) primary or secondary to diabetes or other diseases.

Myopathies and muscular dystrophies

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Meningitis, encephalitis and other infections of the Nervous System

Neurofibromatosis and other neurocutaneous syndromes

Sleep disorders

Genetically determined neurological diseases (inherited ataxias, mitochondrial cytopathies, etc.)

Drug-related problems are amongst the greatest in our society. Teenagers are experimenting with drugs earlier and earlier, leading to an increased risk of dependence and increased psychosocial problems.

SUBSTANCE ADDICTION (COCAINE, ALCOHOL, CANNABIS)

This is characterised by the desperate search for and compulsive consumption of narcotic substances. These substances have a highly harmful effect on the brain and a higher dose is increasingly required for the user to feel the same effects. Relatively quickly, the person establishes a dependence on the substance which causes a significant deterioration of family and social relationships and gradually takes control of the life of the person.

Our treatment aims to achieve complete withdrawal and recovery in all areas affected by this addiction.

BEHAVIOURAL ADDICTION

Behavioural addictions entail an unrelenting desire to display certain behaviour. As in the case of drug addictions, this need becomes the only source of motivation in the sufferer´s life. He or she will lose interest in other activities and experience serious deterioration in other areas of his or her life. Examples of behavioural addiction are gambling, addiction to new technologies, compulsive shopping or sex addiction.

At Bonaire Salut we offer a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of addictions by using “motivational therapy”, avoiding relapses, and working with families and the patient´s circle and environment to achieve social recovery.

Eating disorders are diseases which have serious consequences for the physical and psychological health of sufferers and their families. Its different pathologies (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Disorder) share an obsession with weight, image and diet.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This is characterized by an obsessive concern about food. An extreme fear of weight gain and excessive self-control. It causes low weight and loss of menstruation in women sufferers. In most cases, patients feel a strong desire to continue losing even when their weight is greatly under what is considered a healthy weight for their height and size.

We refer to Restrictive AN when a person develops or creates behavioural strategies to restrict food consumption (generally combined with abuse of physical exercise), and Purging AN when vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics are used to reduce weight.

BULIMIA NERVOSA

The defining characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa is the presence of binge eating. A binge is considered to be the intake of a large amount of food, in a very short period of time, accompanied by a serious feeling of loss of control. After each episode of overeating, the person is invaded by an intense feeling of guilt which together with the extreme fear of gaining weight, leads to compensatory action such as vomiting, dietary restriction or compulsive exercise. In this way, weight is maintained, making it difficult for families, teachers and health professionals to detect the disorder.

BINGE EATING DISORDER

This disorder is characterized by the presence of binge eating as its main symptom. Unlike bulimia there are no compensatory behaviours. Sufferers are overweight and usually have tried various diets without success, their use of food is often linked to emotional conflicts.

OBESITY

Obesity is often an expression of a broad complex reality for a sufferer. It is often connected to emotional and relational problems. We combine the most advanced nutritional treatment with an effective psychological intervention for the treatment of all these aspects. Our approach does not only focus on weight loss but rather expands to a wider objective to improve the psychological well-being of the individual which in turn ensures maintenance of weight loss.

Personality Disorders respond to a group of conditions in which the sufferer has developed a long-term pattern of behaviour, emotions, and thoughts which hinder interpersonal relationships.

Our multidisciplinary team assesses each case individually. We coordinate with different environmental resources and work closely with family members throughout the process.

At Bonaire Salut we offer a comprehensive approach to the treatment of personality disorder. We are experts in the understanding and treatment of the problems sufferers face, particularly those with histrionic, avoidance behaviour and personality-dependent disorder.

Bonaire Salut applies advanced sexology concepts, methodology and therapeutic tools.

We treat and perform interventions related to problems of desire, partners, relationships, sexual encounters, orgasm, ejaculation, erection, identity and sexual orientation.

Do not hesitate to seek advice on your specific case.

FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

We offer personalized interventions to address partner and/or family issues. Our dedicated couples therapy team will help you readdress and redirect uncomfortable situations or that may lead to conflict.

At Bonaire Salut we have doctors who are specialised in Psychiatry and in Legal and Forensic Medicine as well as having extensive judicial experience. We work with the best legal firms in Mallorca, and are able to defend our reports in court for civil, social, criminal and dispute administrative fields.

We carry out expert reports with a high level of professionalism, studying your case rigorously and objectively. A well drafted report can at times mean avoidance of a prison sentence. It can represent a security measure and can determine a person’s ability to act or self-govern (manage alone).

We will also advise you on whether you are entitled to compensation, recognition of a incapacity to work or social benefits for disability.

In addition to reports of physical and mental health status, e.g the ability to grant a will, at Bonaire Salut we devote special attention to Reports of Assessment of personal injury, a branch of Legal Medicine in which the medical expert evaluates and quantifies damage suffered by the person. This is used to prove the relationship between the cause such as an accident at work, a road traffic accident, an assault or other circumstance, and the effect of the harmful event on that person. This could be loss of health, work capacity, autonomy, disability or death.

To be able to trust a medical evaluation in these circumstances is essential to achieve results.

The concept of Mindfulness was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre, USA, in 1979. It is part of the so-called Third Generation Therapies in the field of psychology. MBCT (Mindfulness Based on Cognitive Therapy) and MBSR (Mindfulness Based on Stress Reduction).

Mindfulness or full awareness is a way of paying attention —to oneself, to others and to the world– that allows each person to adopt ways of being and acting more adaptable and effective. It consists of mental training focused on accepting reality as it is, developing the ability to manage emotions better. Many studies support its effectiveness in clinical practice.

It focuses on the ability to stop and see before reacting. That means to decide how to deal with daily problems. The benefits are grouped in three main areas:

Resilience, well-being and physical and psychological health (stress reduction, pain management in chronic diseases)

Reinforcement and development of positive and effective personal responses such as attention span, emotional and social intelligence i.e. controlling emotions, listening and communicating, decision making

Greater presence and better connection with people (empathy, trust, ability to create close bonds and interpersonal relationships)

At Bonaire Salut we use mindfulness to help you connect with your own internal resources that allow you to manage situations which may have previously caused emotional discomfort, stress or pain, with more positive and effective strategies.

Dietary imbalance both because of excessive eating and by default is associated with increased health risks and numerous serious complaints and diseases.

Some causes are poor eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle and lack of knowledge in the food choices with high calorie content and low nutritional value.

We carry out a medical assessment which includes a study of nutritional habits, life style and body composition. Advice and recommendation of more advanced nutritional programs are adapted to each need:

Permanent weight control

Ability to regain energy

Recovery of muscle mass

Sport performance and recovery

In our school of nutrition we teach people how to properly plan and balance daily meals, to read and understand nutrition labels, learn how to eat healthily outside the home, the importance of a healthy breakfast etc in order to improve our quality of life.

At Bonaire Salut we offer a fully rounded approach to care, focusing on the well-being of our patients working with them, their families and environment.

Neuropsychology evaluates a large spectrum of mental functions for diagnostic orientation, treatment control and rehabilitation or cognitive stimulation. The objective is to explain dysfunctions such as:

Cognitives: memory problems, attention issues, language, etc.

Emotional: depression, aggression, apathy, etc.

Functional (consequence of brain damage): functional rehabilitation at home, at work, etc.

Pathologies susceptible to neuropsychological intervention are mainly dementia, epilepsy and demyelinating diseases. Also cerebral vascular accidents, skull-brain trauma, drug-related trauma, and any other pathology that affects cognitive functions. Pathologies susceptible to neuropsychological intervention are mainly dementia, epilepsy and demyelinating diseases. This also includes cerebral vascular accidents, skull-brain trauma, drug-related trauma, and any other pathology that affects cognitive functions.

In Bonaire Salut we carry out a thorough neuropsychological examination to establish the initial profile of cognitive involvement and to develop a personalised treatment plan. Results are then reviewed and guidelines and recommendations are provided to maintain or recover as much as possible the cognitive state and quality of life of the affected person.