Key Differences Between Dysthymia and CyclothymiaDepression, Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 29, 2017Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, have received enough media attention over the past several decades to render them fairly well-known to the general public. But subaffective disorders, like dysthymia and cyclothymia, are not as well-known.
Sexual Assault & PTSDArticles>Trauma and PTSD, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 28, 2017Sexual assault is one of the most terrifying experiences anyone can endure. Whether it stems from early childhood or happens as an adolescent or an adult, it leaves an indelible mark.
How Exercise and 5 Alternative Therapies Can Combat DepressionDepression, RecoveryBy The RanchDecember 27, 2017It may sound strange, but exercise can be as effective as medication for relieving mild to moderate depression. In fact, research shows that mild depression isn’t typically responsive to medication. One recent study showed that antidepressants improved symptoms in only about 40 – 60 out of 100 people who took them over an eight-week period.
Sweat Lodge Therapy for VeteransArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchDecember 21, 2017Making progress in therapy when you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be tough. Medications often provide only limited relief and the coping skills you learned in psychotherapy can be hard to use in the midst of a flashback. Sweat lodge therapy may be just the right alternative treatment for returning veterans struggling to overcome… Details
What Are the Most Impactful Initial Treatment Steps for Paranoid Personality Disorders?Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 20, 2017Paranoid personality disorders are a challenge for therapists. People who suffer from them can be resistant to the idea of undergoing therapy, and establishing trust between the individual and therapist is more challenging than usual. This resistance means that paranoid personality disorder treatment can feel like a very long, slow process.
‘Me Too’: Women With Sexual Trauma Can Benefit From Therapeutic SupportFrom Our Experts>Tennessee, Recovery, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 16, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch The “Me Too” movement is taking the world by storm. As more men are accused of sexual misconduct, more women are finding the confidence to voice their truth—a truth that requires sharing very personal stories of a difficult time in their lives. Details
How Some Women With Trauma May Be Triggered by the ‘Me Too’ CampaignSexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 15, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch Andrea is a professional woman with a family and she considers herself a supporter of women’s rights. But when the revelations of sexual misconduct were revealed and the “Me Too” movement spread on social media, she felt a sense of discomfort and dread. Details
Men and Me Too: Men Admitting Sexual Abuse and Harassment Is HealingFrom Our Experts>Tennessee, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 15, 2017By Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at The Ranch Men in power seem to be toppling over like dominos as more people come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. One of the most surprising aspects of the “Me Too” movement is that men are now opening up about their experiences with sexual… Details
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment CenterArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 14, 2017Eating disorders affect nearly 30 million people in the United States, but only a small percentage of individuals seek help in overcoming their unhealthy eating behaviors.
How to Test Someone for Psychosis DepressionMental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchDecember 13, 2017Some people affected by major depression—one of the world’s most common mental health issues—also develop diagnosable symptoms of psychosis, a problem more commonly associated with schizophrenia. The overlapping of these symptoms is sometimes referred to as psychotic depression or psychosis depression. Doctors use a number of methods to test for the presence of this highly… Details
