Insult to Injury: When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety or Depression Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 13, 2013We all experience aches and pains. For some of us, however, the pain doesn’t go away. Chronic pain, whether it’s caused by cancer, arthritis or another condition, changes the way you live life. It can be difficult for you to work, enjoy activities you used to love, or even get out of bed in the…
Testosterone Therapy Shown to Ease Depression in Men Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 9, 2013Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in aspects of male health including the production of sperm and red blood cells, the accumulation and maintenance of muscle strength and muscle mass, and the typical distribution of body fat. Testosterone also appears to play a role in decreasing male risks for developing depression. In…
The Link Between Depression, Dementia, and Alzheimers Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 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.
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of Suicide Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 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.
Evaluating the Role of Alcohol Use Disorder in Depression Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJuly 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…
Celiac Disease Linked to Depression, Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJune 19, 2013Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that occurs when the body can’t properly process a grain protein called gluten. People affected by the disorder develop damage in their small intestines and lose some of their ability to absorb the nutrients in their food. Current evidence indicates that people with celiac disease have increased risks for…
Mental Health Problems Peak in Winter, Internet Study Finds Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 18, 2013The Internet has changed life in many ways. People can now communicate through email, social media and chat rooms, and with or without video. Online shopping is causing malls across the United States to reevaluate their strategies to compete with the convenience and price on the Internet.
Depression in Elderly Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 16, 2013Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known form of dementia characterized by the progressive, irrevocable loss of memory and other basic brain functions. According to the National Institute on Aging, more people develop this disease than any other type of dementia. Many mental health professionals view the presence of diagnosable depression as an early dementia symptom when…
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 22, 2013Aging is the general term used to describe the physical and mental changes that occur when human beings reach and pass the middle stages of life. Some of the changes associated with this process are unavoidable; however, many of these changes stem from the effects of avoidable mental or physical health problems, not from aging…
Nutritional Support for People With Depression ArticlesBy The Ranch TNFebruary 9, 2013Depression is a condition characterized by a number of mood-related symptoms that tend to increase a person’s social isolation and decrease active engagement with everyday life. In some cases, affected individuals develop relatively minor forms of these symptoms that only mildly impact their overall quality of life. However, in other cases, intense and/or persistent forms…
