Recognizing the Signs of AnorexiaArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchJuly 7, 2013An estimated eight million Americans are dealing with an eating disorder. Although it is a problem which affects boys, girls, men and women, for young women the condition can be deadly. Anorexia, for example, claims more women’s lives (12 times more) than any other cause of death between the ages of 15 and 24. Anorexia… Details
The Link Between Depression, Dementia, and AlzheimersMental HealthBy The RanchJuly 7, 2013Depression is common among older adults, who may experience symptoms as they enter retirement and experience other significant changes to their lifestyles. The loss of a spouse, lack of support from family and friends and the increasing physical challenges may contribute to the development of depression symptoms.
Does PTSD Make It Difficult to Get a Job?Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJuly 6, 2013Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find it difficult to return to everyday life for multiple reasons. They must become reacquainted with family and friends, adjust to sleeping at home again, and find their way through a day that is considered “normal” by those who have never been abroad. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates… Details
Men Abused By Their Fathers More Likely to Get Into Bar FightsArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJuly 6, 2013Aggression and assault are both highly associated with alcohol consumption, in particular when the alcohol is consumed in heavy doses. Bar fights are sometimes the results of this association, with young men tussling after consuming too many beers.
Punishment Increases Impulsivity in OCD, Study FindsArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJuly 5, 2013When met with punishment or negative feedback for our actions, some of us may change the way we behave. Others may resent the feedback and still others may express increased impulsive actions. For those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the latter is most likely.
Signs That Your Child Has an Eating DisorderArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJuly 5, 2013Experts do not have a definitive answer regarding precisely what causes eating disorders in children. They do, however, agree that there are things parents can do to catch the problem early. Informed parents know how to spot the signs of distress and can act early to intervene before an eating disorder has time to take… Details
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of SuicideMental HealthBy The RanchJuly 5, 2013Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Those who suffer from depression are also at an increased risk for disorders such as substance use disorder and anxiety. In addition, those with depression are also at a higher risk for suicidal ideation.
Increased Brain Activity Predicts Who Will Fall Prey to Substance AbuseArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJuly 4, 2013Identifying which teens might be at the highest risk for developing a substance use disorder is dependent on a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, if such a strategy could be implemented, high risk teens could be targeted for specialized education and early intervention programs.
Gambling Addiction Often Co-Occurs With Other DisordersArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJuly 4, 2013Oftentimes, when a person shows symptoms of an addiction to something, there are other problems at play in their mind. For the addiction to be treated, the other disorders also need to be addressed. A webinar that focused on how to counsel the pathological gambler revealed other disorders that often co-exist with a gambling addiction.… Details
Evaluating the Role of Alcohol Use Disorder in DepressionArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJuly 3, 2013The risk of having a co-morbid mental disorder is higher among those who have a substance use disorder such as an alcohol addiction. While there are various factors that lead to the development of an alcohol use disorder, there have been many studies that focus on the presence of alcohol use disorders in those who… Details
