What Are the Most Impactful Initial Treatment Steps for Paranoid Personality Disorders? Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 20, 2017Paranoid personality disorders are a challenge for therapists. People who suffer from them can be resistant to the idea of undergoing therapy, and establishing trust between the individual and therapist is more challenging than usual. This resistance means that paranoid personality disorder treatment can feel like a very long, slow process.
‘Me Too’: Women With Sexual Trauma Can Benefit From Therapeutic Support From Our Experts>Tennessee, Recovery, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 16, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch The “Me Too” movement is taking the world by storm. As more men are accused of sexual misconduct, more women are finding the confidence to voice their truth—a truth that requires sharing very personal stories of a difficult time in their lives. Details
How Some Women With Trauma May Be Triggered by the ‘Me Too’ Campaign Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 15, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch Andrea is a professional woman with a family and she considers herself a supporter of women’s rights. But when the revelations of sexual misconduct were revealed and the “Me Too” movement spread on social media, she felt a sense of discomfort and dread. Details
Men and Me Too: Men Admitting Sexual Abuse and Harassment Is Healing From Our Experts>Tennessee, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 15, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch Men in power seem to be toppling over like dominos as more people come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. One of the most surprising aspects of the “Me Too” movement is that men are now opening up about their experiences with sexual… Details
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment Center Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 14, 2017Eating disorders affect nearly 30 million people in the United States, but only a small percentage of individuals seek help in overcoming their unhealthy eating behaviors.
How to Test Someone for Psychosis Depression Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchDecember 13, 2017Some people affected by major depression—one of the world’s most common mental health issues—also develop diagnosable symptoms of psychosis, a problem more commonly associated with schizophrenia. The overlapping of these symptoms is sometimes referred to as psychotic depression or psychosis depression. Doctors use a number of methods to test for the presence of this highly… Details
How to Deal with a Loved One with Intermittent Explosive Disorder Mood DisordersBy The RanchDecember 13, 2017Since most of us aren’t familiar with intermittent explosive disorder (IED), it can terrify us when someone we’re close to suddenly exhibits its shocking symptoms. Studies show the lifetime incidence of IED is somewhere between 4% and 6%, which suggests most of us have been exposed to someone with the disorder at some point in… Details
What’s the Difference Between Depression and Manic Depression? DepressionBy The RanchDecember 11, 2017The differences between the symptoms of depression and the symptoms of manic depression are significant. Though they share some commonalities, the critical difference between the two is the manic episodes experienced by those with manic depression, known also as bipolar disorder.
The Difference Between Holiday Stress & Chronic Depression Depression, Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 8, 2017The holidays can be a difficult time for everyone, but are you actually struggling with a major depressive disorder that may require care from a mood treatment center? Nearly all people have some level of stress or sadness during the holidays. There is time with difficult family members, large amounts of money needed for presents… Details
Uncommon Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Recovery, WithdrawalBy The RanchDecember 7, 2017When an alcoholic stops drinking, they may experience a number of disturbing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Chemical dependency creates a physiological need for the drug being abused, and when fresh supplies of that drug are no longer available, it can cause a tremendous physical and emotional shock to the system.
