A History of Bipolar DisorderMental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 8, 2018‘Bipolar disorder’ is the general term for a group of mental health conditions known officially as bipolar and related disorders. Today, these illnesses are recognized by mental health experts in the U.S. and throughout the world. However, not too long ago, things were very different. In fact, use of the term ‘bipolar disorder’ only dates… Details
The Dangers of Bipolar Disorder ImpulsivenessMental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 5, 2018Bipolar depression is a brain disorder characterized by unpredictable swings in mood and behavior. The bipolar depression symptoms resemble major depression with one key difference: the presence of episodes of mania or hypomania. Mania is a mood disturbance that leads to an abnormal amount of energy, talkativeness and an elevated mood. A manic episode can last… Details
Recognizing Panic Attacks in ToddlersAnxiety, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 4, 2018Parents of young children must be full-time decoders and detectives. Children lack the ability to communicate abstract thoughts and ideas, leaving parents to fill in the gaps to figure out what their child wants or needs. That’s why it’s so important for parents to know that children can have panic attacks. At first, it might… Details
A History of Methamphetamine in the United StatesSubstance AbuseBy The RanchJanuary 3, 2018Methamphetamine addiction has a long, sordid history in the United States. It has gone from being viewed as a miracle medication to being despised as one of the most dangerous drugs on the streets today. Commonly known as “meth,” this drug has affected multiple generations of Americans through U.S. history.
Postpartum Depression: Is It Hereditary?Depression, Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 2, 2018“Is depression hereditary?” is one of the many questions undergoing examination and research in the mental health field. Scientists are confident that depression, including postpartum depression, can be inherited.
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.
