ERP Therapy: Simultaneous Treatment for Eating Disorders, OCD Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJuly 22, 2013Roughly 11 percent to 13 percent of people who receive a diagnosis for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) also meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder. According to the results of a study published in 2013 in the journal Cognitive Behavior Therapy, people simultaneously affected by an… Details
Vigorous Exercise, Team Sports Can Guard Teens Against Suicide Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 21, 2013Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers in the U.S., ranking only behind accidental death and homicide. While any teenager can develop suicidal tendencies, certain individuals have higher risks than others. Current evidence indicates that regular participation in exercise or organized sports can significantly reduce an adolescent’s chances of thinking about… Details
Impulsive Young Teens More Likely to Drink Heavily as Adults Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 20, 2013Impulsivity is the term mental health professionals use to describe a personality trait that centers on a habit of acting without giving due consideration to the consequences of one’s choices. Current research links unusually high levels of this trait to increased risks for a number of serious problems, including suicidal behavior and morbid obesity. In… Details
Recovery Ranch Director Karen Brownd Talks About Sex and Love Addiction, ‘Bad Boys,’ Eroticized Rage with RTE Radio Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJuly 19, 2013Karen Brownd, director of Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at the Recovery Ranch, spoke recently about sex, love and relationship addiction on the Mooney Show with Shay Byrne on RTE Radio. The program kicked off with a recap of pop star Rihanna’s destructive relationship with Chris Brown.
The Brain Chemistry of Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 19, 2013Alston liked to say that his chronic marijuana use was the only thing that could help him relax. Imagining quitting was simply not an option for him; how else would he be able to unwind or even sleep? Whenever he got together with his buddies, they bonded around the experience of smoking – the breaking… Details
Brain Abnormalities Found in Narcissists Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 18, 2013Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of 10 personality-based conditions defined by the American Psychiatric Association as mental health disorders. People with NPD have a noted lack of ability to feel compassion or empathy, combined with a noted excess of self-regard. Current research indicates that these outward signs of a narcissistic personality are reflections of… Details
Clinical Outreach Coordinator Joins The Ranch Treatment Center in Tennessee Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJuly 17, 2013Stephanie Fultz joins The Ranch as its Clinical Outreach Coordinator. Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 – The Ranch treatment center in Tennessee welcomes Stephanie Fultz as its Clinical Outreach Coordinator. Since March, Fultz has been a local resource for clinicians, treatment centers and families in the state of Tennessee, who are searching for assistance… Details
Women Abused as Children Twice as Likely to Suffer From Food Addiction Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJuly 16, 2013Food addiction is an unofficial term used to describe a relationship to food and eating that essentially mirrors the drug- or alcohol-related behaviors found in people affected by substance addictions. While the condition is not recognized by the highly influential American Psychiatric Association, significant evidence support its existence. According to the results of a new… Details
Depressive Symptoms Have a Greater Impact on Quality of Life Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 15, 2013It can be difficult to function normally in life when faced with bipolar disorder. The challenge intensifies when bipolar is mixed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. When depressive symptoms emerge, the individual’s quality of life is affected.
Brain Stimulation May Provide Relief for Treatment-Resistant Anorexia Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJuly 14, 2013Experts say that of all mental disorders, anorexia is potentially the most deadly. Despite attempts at therapy, many cases have been impervious to treatment. A new exploratory technique may help those suffering from chronic, treatment-resistant anorexia.
