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Green Care Aims To Reduce Depression

Articles>Addiction Treatment

Depression affects approximately three percent of the population, making it one of the most common mental disorders. It is also difficult to treat in some cases. While many people benefit…

PTSD May Be Treatable With Medication

Articles>Trauma and PTSD

Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face challenges in completing normal daily activities. Flashbacks can come on suddenly, and sleep problems can make nights very long.

Could Changing the Name of PTSD Lessen the Stigma

Articles>Trauma and PTSD

What’s in a name? The U.S. Army’s General Peter Chiarelli believes that a name carries a lot of weight. He believes that people form opinions quickly when they hear the…

Food Can Also be an Addiction

Articles>Addiction Research

Most of us tend to think of addictions in the form of illegal substances but that is not always the case. Food can also be an addiction but we may…

Eating Disorders Associated with Other Addictions

Articles>Eating Disorders

Those who are diagnosed with a mental disorder, such as the eating disorders bulimia or anorexia nervosa, are often found to have a coexisting additional mental disorder. These disorders may…

How to Spot Symptoms of an Eating Disorder Early On

Articles>Eating Disorders

Anorexia, binge eating disorders and bulimia usually surface around adolescence but boys and girls can also show signs of problems much earlier. According to a recent story, if you catch…

Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation

Articles>Mental Health

Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, can be tough to live with and even tougher for a partner or family member. You’ve probably heard the phrase “walking on eggshells” and that…

Traumatic Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders

Articles>Eating Disorders

A May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing published an article that pointed to insufficient family support during times of stress as a causal effect in the development of…

An Interview with Jeff Jackson, Spiritual Coach

Staff Stories

Jeff Jackson’s work at The Ranch has brought his life full circle. He grew up on a cattle ranch in Texas, and has “come home” to the same peaceful setting…

Brain Scan Predicts Weight Gain And Sexual Activity

Articles

New research shows that activity in the brain region associated with rewards can now predict if the person will gain weight or engage in sexual activity within the upcoming six…

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Ranch Blog

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Green Care Aims To Reduce Depression

PTSD May Be Treatable With Medication

Could Changing the Name of PTSD Lessen the Stigma

Food Can Also be an Addiction

Eating Disorders Associated with Other Addictions

How to Spot Symptoms of an Eating Disorder Early On

Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation

Traumatic Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders

An Interview with Jeff Jackson, Spiritual Coach

Brain Scan Predicts Weight Gain And Sexual Activity

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