Heroin Epidemic Spreads to PA’s Most Vulnerable Population: NewbornsDrug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 12, 2017Pennsylvania is known as one of the hotbeds of America’s opioid problem, deemed by the state’s drug and alcohol secretary as “the worst overdose crisis in the history of humanity.” And with rates of heroin use among Pennsylvanian women more than doubling between 2002 and 2014, it’s not surprising that the terrors of the opioid… Details
When Does Bipolar Type 2 Manifest?Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 12, 2017As with most mental health concerns, bipolar type 2 typically manifests during the teenage years or one’s early 20s. However, because bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings, which teenagers are naturally prone to experience thanks to hormones, it often remains undiagnosed and unaddressed until the individual is a little older.
How to Know If Your Child Is Having Panic AttacksArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 11, 2017“Mommy, I don’t feel good.” These words strike concern in every parent or caregiver’s heart, but when the symptoms include a galloping heart rate and shortness of breath, it can be very difficult to correctly identify the source as anxiety and panic attacks. Panic attacks come on suddenly and are frightening for children and caregivers… Details
How Common Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 10, 2017Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) involves an overall approach to life characterized by self-confidence in the extreme: arrogance, self-importance, disregard for the feelings of others and the need for constant admiration. People diagnosed with NPD tend to have a difficult time with intimacy and relationships, and often require narcissistic personality disorder treatment.
Shopping Addiction During the HolidaysArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 8, 2017It’s the kind of thing someone might jokingly say after a weekend spree at the mall: “What can I say, I have a shopping addiction!”
Social Media & the Rise of Anorexia AthleticaArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 7, 2017Despite no official recognition as a mental health disorder, anorexia athletica is nonetheless a dangerous phenomenon that seems to be spurred in part by social media.
5 Ways to Tell If You Have Antisocial Personality DisorderArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 6, 2017It can be difficult to determine whether or not you have antisocial personality disorder, since this diagnosis is based on identifying behaviors, not emotions, as problematic. People receiving antisocial personality disorder treatment can learn to change those behaviors, but they first must own up to the fact that they do exist. It can be difficult… Details
When It’s No Longer ‘Just for Fun’Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJanuary 6, 2017For most of us, when we started drinking or perhaps experimenting with a drug, it was fun—something we did socially or as a way to relieve stress. Few people turn into addicts overnight, so there was a period of time that might have been considered enjoyable, recreational and social. And for some people, drinking, and… Details
Taming the Green-Eyed Monster Before It Gobbles You UpArticles, RelationshipsBy The RanchJanuary 5, 2017Jealousy is an emotion that permeates many relationships and can drive a wedge between partners. It sometimes gets confused with its close cousin envy. They can be differentiated in this manner:
Are You Amazingly Close, or Amazingly Codependent?Articles, RelationshipsBy The RanchJanuary 3, 2017It’s natural to want to find a life partner you can bond with. Love is the topic of so many stories, books and songs that you are constantly reminded of the desire to share your life and the deepest part of yourself with someone else. When you get into a relationship that makes you feel… Details
