Examining Community Beliefs About Anorexia Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMay 23, 2012Anorexia nervosa is a disorder surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. For many years, it has been falsely understood as a lifestyle choice favored by white middle class teenagers. Instead, the disorder is experienced by both genders, all races and across all economic levels.
Green Care Aims To Reduce Depression Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 21, 2012Depression affects approximately three percent of the population, making it one of the most common mental disorders. It is also difficult to treat in some cases. While many people benefit from traditional therapy, it is widely believed that many patients require a boost from an additional type of treatment.
Low Thyroid Linked to Depression ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 21, 2012If you have been struggling with mild depression you need to see your doctor because it is possible that the condition could be related to your physical health, particularly your thyroid. The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck just over the collarbone and is responsible for producing hormones which manage… Details
PTSD May Be Treatable With Medication Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNMay 18, 2012Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face challenges in completing normal daily activities. Flashbacks can come on suddenly, and sleep problems can make nights very long.
Could Changing the Name of PTSD Lessen the Stigma Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNMay 17, 2012What’s in a name? The U.S. Army’s General Peter Chiarelli believes that a name carries a lot of weight. He believes that people form opinions quickly when they hear the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that these negative opinions are preventing soldiers from seeking the treatment they need.
Food Can Also be an Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNMay 12, 2012Most of us tend to think of addictions in the form of illegal substances but that is not always the case. Food can also be an addiction but we may not understand just how difficult it is to overcome food-related addictions such as anorexia, binge eating and bulimia, according to a recent blog post.
When Family Turns Their Backs on You ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 11, 2012You have changed. You can feel it within every part of your being. Your soul cries out with a sense of peace you have never felt before. You are physically clean, spiritually pure, and emotionally healthy. You know you have a long road of sobriety still ahead of you but you believe it is something… Details
Eating Disorders Associated with Other Addictions Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMay 10, 2012Those who are diagnosed with a mental disorder, such as the eating disorders bulimia or anorexia nervosa, are often found to have a coexisting additional mental disorder. These disorders may include depression or anxiety.
When Gambling Becomes an Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNMay 9, 2012The individual who loses all his money each week at the horse track would likely be labeled as a compulsive, or problem, gambler. But the other individual who wins money every week could be labeled the same.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 8, 2012Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, can be tough to live with and even tougher for a partner or family member. You’ve probably heard the phrase “walking on eggshells” and that may be what your life feels like if you’re dealing with someone with BPD.
