Mini-Strokes Linked to Onset of PTSD Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJanuary 28, 2015People who experience a mini-stroke, often called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), have an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study finds.
New Study Shows Reactivity to CO2 Could Predict PTSD Vulnerability Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 26, 2013Results from a study at the University of Texas at Austin indicate that how a person responds to inhaling carbon dioxide (CO2) could predict how well he or she will cope with some of the stresses of combat. The study follows in the steps of prior research that examined emotional responsiveness to CO2 as a…
Insult to Injury: When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety or Depression Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 13, 2013We 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…
The Link Between Depression, Dementia, and Alzheimers Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 7, 2013Depression is common among older adults, who may experience symptoms as they enter retirement and experience other significant changes to their lifestyles. The loss of a spouse, lack of support from family and friends and the increasing physical challenges may contribute to the development of depression symptoms.
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of Suicide Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Those who suffer from depression are also at an increased risk for disorders such as substance use disorder and anxiety. In addition, those with depression are also at a higher risk for suicidal ideation.
Mental Health Problems Peak in Winter, Internet Study Finds Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 18, 2013The Internet has changed life in many ways. People can now communicate through email, social media and chat rooms, and with or without video. Online shopping is causing malls across the United States to reevaluate their strategies to compete with the convenience and price on the Internet.
Depression in Elderly Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 16, 2013Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known form of dementia characterized by the progressive, irrevocable loss of memory and other basic brain functions. According to the National Institute on Aging, more people develop this disease than any other type of dementia. Many mental health professionals view the presence of diagnosable depression as an early dementia symptom when…
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 22, 2013Aging is the general term used to describe the physical and mental changes that occur when human beings reach and pass the middle stages of life. Some of the changes associated with this process are unavoidable; however, many of these changes stem from the effects of avoidable mental or physical health problems, not from aging…
Depression Around the World Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNAugust 19, 2011Turns out that being healthy, wealthy and well-educated in a highly developed country doesn’t make you any happier than anyone else, or so says a recent study. The study, organized by the State University of New York: Stony Brook, polled nearly 90,000 people in 18 countries in an effort to map out occurrences of major…
The Emotional Effects & Mental Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 25, 2011Smoking is a habit that can lead to a host of health problems. Besides increasing the risk of lung cancer and dental problems, smoking can also cause problems for those who live with the smoker. Research is increasingly highlighting the health problems that are caused by the exposure to secondhand smoke.
