Shock Treatment Relieves Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and Depression Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJanuary 20, 2011A not-so-new therapy is making headlines again as treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Depression. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), otherwise known as shock treatment, has actually been around since the 1930s. As new prescription drugs became available, though, ECT disappeared for awhile.
Binge Drinking Found to Be Linked with Dementia Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJanuary 19, 2011pWhile we know that binge drinking can put the physical health of the individual at risk, is there an impact on their mental health as well? Research studies have been conducted on the development of young minds and how binge drinking can interfere with this development; but what if the binge drinker is an adult?/p
Chrohn’s Disease Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJanuary 12, 2011pNew research from Switzerland suggests that post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) may cause Crohn’s disease./p
Keith Urban’s Road to Sobriety Marked with Relapse, Recovery, and Strong Support Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNDecember 31, 2010Choosing sobriety — and having strong support from family and friends, says country music superstar Keith Urban — literally saved his life. The singer has been to drug rehab three times to battle addictions to drugs and alcohol, including cocaine, reflecting a common pattern of recovery and relapse for many people with similar addictions.
Mindfulness Therapy, Channeling Positive Thoughts to Combat Depression Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNDecember 29, 2010Depression is currently one of the biggest reasons for disability throughout the world. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), in American alone, there are roughly 15 million people suffering from what is known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. Depression can be debilitating, making it difficult to focus on every day… Details
Interpersonal Issues and Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 11, 2010In addition to the disordered eating behavior patterns that characterize an eating disorder, anorexia and bulimia nervosa also often carry with them a burden of shame and isolation. Those suffering from the disorders hide their disordered behaviors, making excuses for awkward disappearances after mealtimes or not participating in mealtimes at all.
Ballet Dancers at Risk for Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 7, 2010Some sports are especially focused on a lean physical appearance for females. Participating in a sport such as gymnastics or figure skating can put pressure on young women to maintain a particular weight, and disordered patterns of eating behaviors often push them into dangerous malnutrition.
Eating Disorders Becoming More Common Among Older Adults Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNNovember 4, 2010It is easy to believe that eating disorders only afflict the young. Those who are haunted by picture of skinny models and Hollywood portrayals of beauty that is only found in a size two find reality very difficult to manage. According to a recent UPI report, however, these disorders are now increasingly being found in… Details
Perinatal Problems May Lead to Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNOctober 11, 2010Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are caused by a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. The development of the disorders can occur at many different ages, often emerging during adolescence, but sometimes after a significant life event or milestone, such as a divorce.
Complications of Trauma Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNOctober 11, 2010Traumatic life events require a period of adjustment before one can resume daily activities. It is common, for example, for businesses to grant a three day bereavement leave when employees lose loved ones. If trauma is severe enough, however, the time needed to transition back to an everyday routine can be much more prolonged and… Details
