How to Test Someone for Psychosis DepressionArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 14, 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… Details
The Latest Advances in PTSD TreatmentArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 9, 2017Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become increasingly more discussed and diagnosed over the past 15 years. This is in large part because more veterans have returned home from war-time activities and experienced major disturbances in their ability to function physically, socially and emotionally.
How to Select the Right Antidepressant MedicationArticles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchNovember 8, 2017Everyone knows that depressive disorders wreak havoc on your emotions, but did you know that depression can also impact your cognitive abilities? Making decisions may be more difficult if you’re suffering from depression, and that’s precisely when you need to make decisions about your antidepressant medication.
Coping With Depression During the HolidaysArticles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchNovember 6, 2017Not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit this time of year. Depression can strike anyone, even generally cheerful folks, and the stresses of the season can exacerbate existing depression.
How to Tell If Your Addicted Husband or Loved One Is In DenialArticles>Mental Health, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchNovember 3, 2017By Tommy Williams, LADAC, ASAT-C, Primary Therapist, Men’s Sexual Addiction Program, The Ranch Denial. In the world of addiction, it’s a buffer against an unacceptable reality. It refers to a psychological mechanism or process that allows people to protect themselves from pain and keep something from their awareness. It plays an integral role in the… Details
Is the ‘Jonah Complex’ Keeping You From Reaching Your Dreams?Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 2, 2017Fear of failure is a big deterrent to getting treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Many people put off a chance at recovery from chemical dependency because they are afraid to fail. But a lesser-known, more complex and equally large obstacle to finding long-term sobriety is what has been called “the Jonah complex”—or a… Details
What Does God Say About Addiction?Articles>Early Recovery, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 1, 2017Whether we are in recovery or not, we know that addiction is a bad thing. But what does God say about addiction? How does the Bible present the condition? What is the Christian response?
Help for Christian Parents of Drug AddictsArticles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Mental Health, Articles>TherapyBy The RanchOctober 30, 2017Few things are more devastating for Christian parents than having their sons or daughters end up as addicts. Not only is there the agony for the child’s troubled condition, there is the personal shame and the constant questioning: Where did we go wrong?
An Introduction to Kratom and the DEA’s Intention to Ban ItArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchOctober 27, 2017The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced its intention to add a new drug to the list of banned Schedule I drugs, alongside heroin, LSD, ecstasy and marijuana. The drug the DEA wants to ban is actually a plant called kratom. If you’ve never heard of it, you certainly aren’t alone. Here’s a brief overview… Details
What to Do About Treatment-Resistant DepressionDepressionBy The RanchOctober 23, 2017Depression has been referred to as the “common cold” of mental health disorders, affecting about one in five adults in the U.S. in any given year. The mainstays of treatment for this debilitating condition are cognitive behavioral therapy and medication. Unfortunately, up to one-third of the people with depression don’t get better with these interventions.… Details
