Lake Tenkiller Daze and My Leap of Faith Into RecoveryArticles>Early Recovery, From Our Experts>MississippiBy The RanchJanuary 25, 2017By Chuck Robinson MA, LADC/MH, CSAT, National Director of Christian Programming and Outreach Details
From Winning to Hopeless: The Stages of Gambling DisorderArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 24, 2017In gambling, there’s only one sure thing: some people will be able to stop. Others — an estimated 2% to 3% of the population — will chase the thrill all the way to a gambling disorder.
Picky Eaters vs. Sufferers of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake DisorderArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 21, 2017When a person limits the type or variety of foods they eat, they are often characterized as “picky eaters” so long as they don’t also have underlying body image or dysmorphia issues. Body dysmorphia is when a person has uncontrollable negative thoughts, for hours at a time, about real or perceived flaws they believe they… Details
Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Getting Past Social PhobiaArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 20, 2017Not many mental health issues create as much acute distress as anxiety — because anxiety combines intense physical as well as emotional symptoms. Anxiety disorder treatments, however, are accessible and effective. When social phobia is the specific anxiety disorder you’re fighting, it can be extra challenging, since fears about being in public and being around… Details
Why Mental Health Retreats Aren’t Just for CelebritiesArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 19, 2017When you think of mental health retreats, you probably think of relaxing getaways for celebrities. Indeed, the rich and famous periodically need to step away from the public eye and mentally recharge, but going to a mental health retreat can be healing (and affordable) for anyone who has major depression, including non-celebrities.
Bipolar Men: How Successful Businessmen Hide Mental IllnessArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 18, 2017About 2.6 % of the U.S. adult population is affected by bipolar disorder, according to National Institute of Mental Health. The condition can be very challenging to deal with and carries a heavy stigma in today’s society. For bipolar men hoping to be successful in the world of business, this stigma creates pressure to keep… Details
Most Common Co-Occurring DisordersArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJanuary 17, 2017Although mental health disorders and substance use disorders are different from one another, they often coexist together. Many individuals who struggle with problems like stress or depression often resort to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. On the other hand, individuals who have drug and alcohol dependency issues can suffer from severely damaged mental… Details
How Equine Therapy Helps VeteransArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 14, 2017For veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, equine therapy is a promising treatment method. Communicating with such a powerful yet gentle animal is a new experience for many veterans, who soon find that the therapeutic benefits are pretty amazing.
The ‘70 Times Seven’ Christian Codependency Cure: How to Forgive a Loved One With AddictionArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJanuary 13, 2017Maybe Peter, one of the 12 disciples, had a loved one with an addiction. After all, the question he puts to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew is one that can plague many who, in an effort to love a friend or family member with a substance use disorder, wonder about the limits of Christian… Details
What Is Binge Eating? How to Stop ‘Drunk Eating’Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 13, 2017There’s always a friend when you’re out drinking who instigates it: the midnight munchie run. It’s next to impossible not to nod in agreement as they exclaim, “Who wants to get Taco Bell?!” as you’re finishing off your last round of drinks at the bar. Three tacos, a bean and cheese burrito, and one order… Details
