Should Body Image Lessons Be Mandatory in Schools? Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJune 28, 2012Members of Parliament in the UK from a cross-party group believe the schools should teach mandatory lessons about body image. Children already have so much peer pressure because of the unrealistic body images presented in the media, with celebrities and advertising campaigns that it’s not just peer pressure anymore, according to Medical News Today.
Celebrities Opening up About Struggles With Bipolar Disorder Helps to Reduce Stigma Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJune 26, 2012Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition which affects roughly one percent of the American population. The condition typically manifests as intense emotional mood swings ranging from hyper energetic episodes known as mania to bouts of low energy and depression. Despite the fact that so many people are living with the disorder, bipolar remains a…
Slight Brain Injury Can Increase Chances of Developing PTSD Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJune 25, 2012Soldiers returning from deployment receive psychological screenings to try to determine whether various mental syndromes, such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may require treatment. Even with the screenings, however, many soldiers do not disclose their problems in order to protect their advancement in their military careers.
The New Drug Epidemic: National Study Finds Three in Five Americans Misuse Prescription Drugs Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJune 24, 2012The headline is pretty startling, but it’s nothing we should be very surprised at, given the prevalence of news accounts of drug use on the rise all across America. Still, the comprehensive study undertaken by Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reveals some sobering statistics that should raise red flags – and lead to more careful monitoring…
Eating Disorder Patients Also Suffer Other Mental Disorders Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJune 22, 2012Treating an eating disorder can be very complicated. The relapse rate is very high, and those who finish treatment often find that before long they are caught in a cycle of treatment and relapse. A patient who seeks help in recovering may have been suffering from an eating disorder for many years before admitting to…
Treating PTSD With Medication and Therapy Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJune 20, 2012After a tragedy, such as witnessing violence or experiencing it oneself, it is not unusual for an individual to develop a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Characterized by fear, anxiety and frequent flashbacks, the condition often makes it very challenging for those with severe cases to function in normal life.
Link Examined Between High-Fat Diet and Depression Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJune 19, 2012There is widespread national concern about the obesity epidemic. In schools children are taught about healthy eating and exercise habits and in some families the practice of cooking with only natural, organic ingredients becomes almost a religion.
Torn Six Ways from Sunday? How to Get Past Doubt in Recovery Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNJune 18, 2012Ever have the feeling like you’re being tossed about, experiencing an emotional cartwheel from one minute to the next? When you’re in recovery, usually in the first few days and weeks of newfound sobriety, this may be especially perplexing. But the truth of the matter is that doubt and confusion can continue for many months.…
Understanding Food Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJune 17, 2012Obesity is a national health problem today. But, is a person’s weight a matter of personal willpower, genetics, proper or insufficient exercise, or could being overweight be a result of a food addiction? There is new discussion on the causes of being overweight and obesity as the nation’s health professionals look for ways to address…
Low pH in the Brain Linked to Depression and Panic Disorder Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJune 14, 2012Studies performed by John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the Univeristy of Iowa, have uncovered interesting information about how acidity in the brain (pH) may impact healthy and unhealthy brain function. Dr. Wemmie’s studies, conducted on mice and human subjects, used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests to detect and track pH changes that occur…
