Marriage to Depressed Individual Heightens RiskArticles>NewsBy The RanchJuly 9, 2012Marriage is an institution filled with challenges. Couples are faced with trying to navigate through multiple life stages as a team, often finding that conflicting expectations provide ample room for disagreement. Sharing finances and children too can create stress for a couple.
The Dangers of Substituting One Drug for AnotherArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJuly 8, 2012People with substance abuse problems sometimes temporarily or permanently substitute other drugs for their primary drug of addiction. While addicts and recovering addicts typically have a number of justifications for their actions — and may even believe that switching from one drug to another is a sign of improvement — drug substitution is no less… Details
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?Articles>TherapyBy The RanchJuly 6, 2012Anyone who’s done much web-surfing seeking information about treatment options for addictions or other psychiatric diagnoses has seen these three little letters: CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a treatment modality that is widely used and has gained much respect and acceptance by both treatment professionals and clients, mostly due to its reputation for… Details
Instagram Popular Photo Based Social Network for Pro-Anorexia UsersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJuly 1, 2012Most of us are familiar with many of the popular sites for social networking that may include photo postings such as Facebook. However, some social blogging networks like Tumblr are taking a stand to block pro-anorexia photos and blogs.
Should Body Image Lessons Be Mandatory in Schools?Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 28, 2012Members of Parliament in the UK from a cross-party group believe the schools should teach mandatory lessons about body image. Children already have so much peer pressure because of the unrealistic body images presented in the media, with celebrities and advertising campaigns that it’s not just peer pressure anymore, according to Medical News Today.
Celebrities Opening up About Struggles With Bipolar Disorder Helps to Reduce StigmaArticles>NewsBy The RanchJune 26, 2012Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition which affects roughly one percent of the American population. The condition typically manifests as intense emotional mood swings ranging from hyper energetic episodes known as mania to bouts of low energy and depression. Despite the fact that so many people are living with the disorder, bipolar remains a… Details
Slight Brain Injury Can Increase Chances of Developing PTSDArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJune 25, 2012Soldiers returning from deployment receive psychological screenings to try to determine whether various mental syndromes, such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may require treatment. Even with the screenings, however, many soldiers do not disclose their problems in order to protect their advancement in their military careers.
The New Drug Epidemic: National Study Finds Three in Five Americans Misuse Prescription DrugsArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJune 24, 2012The headline is pretty startling, but it’s nothing we should be very surprised at, given the prevalence of news accounts of drug use on the rise all across America. Still, the comprehensive study undertaken by Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reveals some sobering statistics that should raise red flags – and lead to more careful monitoring… Details
Eating Disorder Patients Also Suffer Other Mental DisordersArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJune 22, 2012Treating an eating disorder can be very complicated. The relapse rate is very high, and those who finish treatment often find that before long they are caught in a cycle of treatment and relapse. A patient who seeks help in recovering may have been suffering from an eating disorder for many years before admitting to… Details
Treating PTSD With Medication and TherapyArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJune 20, 2012After a tragedy, such as witnessing violence or experiencing it oneself, it is not unusual for an individual to develop a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Characterized by fear, anxiety and frequent flashbacks, the condition often makes it very challenging for those with severe cases to function in normal life.
