Men Who Use Pornography at Young Age May Lose Interest Later, Experience Sexual Dysfunction Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNMarch 17, 2011Over time, too much viewing of pornography can harbor surprising physical effects in younger men, says recent research. Many could be at risk of losing their physical response to sexual activity and could become impotent.
Eating Disorders Common in OCD Patients Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMarch 8, 2011The behaviors that are characteristic of eating disorders involve a lot of planning and careful control and discipline of eating and exercise habits. Those who are diagnosed with anorexia, for example, exhibit a high level of control over their caloric intake and are very rigid in their exercise routines. Bulimia nervosa also requires a high… Details
Sexual Recovery Institute’s Robert Weiss Opens Center for Sexual Recovery Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNMarch 1, 2011As Public Awareness of Sexual Addiction Continues to Gain Momentum, a Leading International Expert Develops a New State-of-the-Art, Residential Program to Meet the Demand of a Growing Local, National and International Patient Population
Similar Factors Keep People from Getting Help for Eating Disorders, Across the Globe Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNFebruary 11, 2011Health care providers across the world convene each February for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Regardless of language, culture or geography, most share the same concern – the reality that most people who suffer from eating disorders don’t seek help, and don’t get treatment, despite advances in awareness for the disease.
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.
