Mental Health Disorders Skyrocket Among Military Vets Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNJune 3, 2012We rarely hear about the war in the news these days, but our nation’s service men and women continue to feel the effects. According to recent reports, mental health problems are now the top reason for military hospitalizations (surpassing pregnancy and childbirth).
Working Too Much Can Be Detrimental Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJune 2, 2012Hard work is always encouraged, but too much of anything is never good. According to a recent article researchers have now developed a scale to determine if a person is a workaholic.
Patterns of Internet Usage May Signify Depression ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 31, 2012Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) say students with symptoms of depression have different tendencies using the Internet than those with no signs of depression, according to a recent news article.
Walking in Nature Beneficial to Mental Health ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2012Those who suffer from depression often are prescribed with medication to treat their condition, but find that their symptoms may need an extra boost through an additional treatment form. Some options are therapy or the use of physical exertion to boost mood.
Low Thyroid Linked to Depression ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMay 21, 2012If you have been struggling with mild depression you need to see your doctor because it is possible that the condition could be related to your physical health, particularly your thyroid. The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck just over the collarbone and is responsible for producing hormones which manage…
Yoga May Be Beneficial For Those With Depression or Anxiety ArticlesBy The Ranch TNApril 27, 2012Yoga enthusiasts have long made bold claims about the benefits to be gained through its practice. At long last the medical world may be ready to back up some of those claims with facts. More Americans than ever before are struggling with some sort of mood sensitivity such as depression or anxiety. At the same…
Therapy Based on Eastern Philosophy Helpful in Treatment of Mood Disorders Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNApril 12, 2012A relatively new form of talk therapy has proven effective for people suffering from depression and other mood disorders, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Depression May Accelerate Aging ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMarch 9, 2012When someone is very sad or under a lot of stress, they tend to look more haggard, even more aged. Stories abound about people who age quickly and die shortly after their spouse has passed away. Critics have noticed political leaders, dealing with stresses like war and national crisis, whose hair seems to have gone…
PTSD Linked to Long-Term Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Symptoms Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNNovember 28, 2011Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a form of anxiety disorder that occurs if you have experienced an event that is traumatic. PTSD may be set off by events such as domestic abuse, assault, terrorism, rape and war.
Why People with Depression Hide Their Symptoms from Doctors ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 7, 2011If you felt depressed, would you tell your doctor during your next appointment? Most people say no. That question and its answer are being discussed among mental health professionals across the country.
