Impulsivity is the term mental health professionals use to describe a personality trait that centers on a habit of acting without giving due consideration to the consequences of one’s choices. Current research links unusually high levels of this trait to increased risks for a number of serious problems, including suicidal behavior and morbid obesity. In […]
Impulsive Young Teens More Likely to Drink Heavily as Adults Read More »
Karen Brownd, director of Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at the Recovery Ranch, spoke recently about sex, love and relationship addiction on the Mooney Show with Shay Byrne on RTE Radio. The program kicked off with a recap of pop star Rihanna’s destructive relationship with Chris Brown.
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of 10 personality-based conditions defined by the American Psychiatric Association as mental health disorders. People with NPD have a noted lack of ability to feel compassion or empathy, combined with a noted excess of self-regard. Current research indicates that these outward signs of a narcissistic personality are reflections of
Stephanie Fultz joins The Ranch as its Clinical Outreach Coordinator. Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 – The Ranch treatment center in Tennessee welcomes Stephanie Fultz as its Clinical Outreach Coordinator. Since March, Fultz has been a local resource for clinicians, treatment centers and families in the state of Tennessee, who are searching for assistance
Clinical Outreach Coordinator Joins The Ranch Treatment Center in Tennessee Read More »
Food addiction is an unofficial term used to describe a relationship to food and eating that essentially mirrors the drug- or alcohol-related behaviors found in people affected by substance addictions. While the condition is not recognized by the highly influential American Psychiatric Association, significant evidence support its existence. According to the results of a new
Women Abused as Children Twice as Likely to Suffer From Food Addiction Read More »
It can be difficult to function normally in life when faced with bipolar disorder. The challenge intensifies when bipolar is mixed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. When depressive symptoms emerge, the individual’s quality of life is affected.
Depressive Symptoms Have a Greater Impact on Quality of Life Read More »
Experts say that of all mental disorders, anorexia is potentially the most deadly. Despite attempts at therapy, many cases have been impervious to treatment. A new exploratory technique may help those suffering from chronic, treatment-resistant anorexia.
Brain Stimulation May Provide Relief for Treatment-Resistant Anorexia Read More »
We all experience aches and pains. For some of us, however, the pain doesn’t go away. Chronic pain, whether it’s caused by cancer, arthritis or another condition, changes the way you live life. It can be difficult for you to work, enjoy activities you used to love, or even get out of bed in the
Insult to Injury: When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety or Depression Read More »
Bipolar disorder is a significant challenge for the person suffering from the illness. This is a condition that will need to be managed long-term and the cycles of ups and downs, especially before the disorder is diagnosed and treated, can be disheartening. However, bipolar disorder never affects only the person directly involved. It always touches
Made a Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory of Ourselves Most active addicts consider themselves to be victims, and they use that stance as justification for drinking, using, and/or engaging in other compulsive/addictive behaviors.Nobody understands me, therefore I drink and use.My boss hates me. I think I’ll get even by showing up high.My wife is a
