Missing Out on OpportunitiesArticles>Recovery at The RanchBy The RanchJune 8, 2012“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky, retired Canadian-born professional National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey player who played for four teams in 20 seasons, nicknamed “The Great One,” and often called “the greatest hockey player ever” (born 1961) Nothing ventured, nothing gained. We’ve heard that adage more than… Details
Internet AddictionArticles>NewsBy The RanchJune 7, 2012It is often difficult to get a designation of and recognition for new addictions. The psychiatry and therapy communities as well as the wider public can be slow to admit to the reality of certain problems. However, it is tough to ignore the fact that people can become obsessed with and even addicted to the… Details
Identifying an Eating Disorder in its Earliest StagesArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 6, 2012Eating disorders can be one of the most difficult types of obsessive-compulsive conditions to overcome, as those who are diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia are often so deeply enmeshed in the food-phobic worlds they have constructed for themselves that they can no longer remember that a different way of life exists.
Mental Health Disorders Skyrocket Among Military VetsArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJune 3, 2012We rarely hear about the war in the news these days, but our nation’s service men and women continue to feel the effects. According to recent reports, mental health problems are now the top reason for military hospitalizations (surpassing pregnancy and childbirth).
Working Too Much Can Be DetrimentalArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJune 2, 2012Hard work is always encouraged, but too much of anything is never good. According to a recent article researchers have now developed a scale to determine if a person is a workaholic.
The Fight Against Eating Disorders: Factors That Promote a Positive Body Image in WomenArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 1, 2012For women surrounded by images of Victoria Secret models and Sports Illustrated swimsuit goddesses, the pressure to not feel okay about your own physical appearance is intense. And, in case we think the whole body image issue is being over-analyzed, consider British superstar singer Adele who recently out-sold Michael Jackson’s prior record sales mark. The… Details
Patterns of Internet Usage May Signify DepressionArticlesBy The RanchMay 31, 2012Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) say students with symptoms of depression have different tendencies using the Internet than those with no signs of depression, according to a recent news article.
An Interview with Lisa Ballard, Primary TherapistStaff StoriesBy The RanchMay 30, 2012Lisa Ballard is a born problem solver. Show her a tough math problem or complex computer question and she’ll have the solution. Need help planning a wholesome meal that heals the body, she’s got a plan. Bring her someone struggling with addiction, trauma or other mental health issues, and she’ll evaluate the whole person until… Details
Health Risks For Women Who Consume Alcohol Are Greater Than For MenArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchMay 26, 2012Alcohol is a toxin that affects anyone who consumes it, but it definitely affects women even more than it does men. Because women and men metabolize at different rates it takes less alcohol for women to feel the effects of alcohol, but research also says that the long-term effects of alcohol use are also greater… Details
Women With History of Violence More Likely to Engage in Risky Sexual BehaviorsArticlesBy The RanchMay 25, 2012Women who have a history of being exposed to violence are more liable to take risks sexually. This is according to a study published in the journal The Psychology of Violence. The violence can be any type, from abuse experienced within the family, to witnessing a violent act in the neighborhood.
