Bipolar disorder is a severe and complex mental health condition that can profoundly affect an individual’s life. While there is no cure for bipolar disorder, managing symptoms with effective treatment is possible and can help people live more rewarding lives. Recovery Ranch provides comprehensive care for individuals with bipolar disorder through our specialized bipolar disorder treatment …
It can be challenging to differentiate between personality quirks or disorders, but there is a distinct difference. Personality quirks are usually harmless and may even be endearing traits that make up part of an individual’s identity. In contrast, personality disorders are more severe conditions that significantly impact one’s life and relationships. If you think you …
What is manic depression? How does it differ from other types of depression? Though they share some commonalities, there are critical differences. Knowing more about depression and manic depression can ensure you get the appropriate treatment. Recovery Ranch can help you learn more about depression versus manic depression and how our depression treatment center can …
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Depression was already a global issue before the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more than ever, we’ve seen a rise in all types of depression. Though medication can alleviate symptoms, you may wonder about natural remedies for depression. The depression treatment program at Recovery Ranch takes a holistic approach to treating this and other mental health …
There is a definite correlation between mental disorders and drinking. The connection between the two is apparent in how various mental health issues influence how someone uses alcohol. Those with psychological conditions often have an increased risk of developing a drinking problem. It is known as “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders” when this happens. Recovery Ranch …
Can spending time with a horse help release some of the core issues associated with eating disorders? Equine therapy has been used successfully for substance use disorders and may soon enter the field of eating disorder treatments with a strong presence. People with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder have learned to …
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Multigenerational trauma is a complex cycle to break. When a parent experiences neglect, abuse, or trauma as a child, they may never develop adequate coping skills to help them avoid repeating the same behaviors to or around their own children. Tragically, this negative feedback loop continues to feed itself, and new generations of children face …
When it appears in women, a bipolar disorder commonly takes a different form than it takes in men. Compared to cases affecting men, bipolar disorder in women also comes with increased risks for additional mental or physical health problems that worsen the impact of the illness. What’s more, women tend to have somewhat different bipolar …
Postpartum depression is more than just “baby blues.” It includes symptoms that last longer and are more intense than normal postpartum mood changes. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, from immense sadness to difficulty bonding with the baby.Finding help for postpartum depression is vital. At the Recovery Ranch depression treatment center, we have experienced …
In the world of mental health treatment, there are many unique ways to heal, among them equine therapy. But how does hanging out with horses help your mental health? A famous quote, commonly attributed to Winston Churchill and often repeated by horse lovers, says, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is …
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