June 4, 2010 - Promises Behavioral Health

Over-Production of Adrenaline Linked to Stress-Related Illnesses in Adults and Children

June 4, 2010 / By / Mental Health

Even before man had a name for the bodily chemical known as adrenaline, we have trusted it to help us take action in stressful situations. The “fight or flight” mechanism spurred by adrenaline and used by primitive man for survival is still part of modern life, helping people at sports, social situations or interviews. However, …

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Childhood Sleep Problems May Spell Trouble Later

June 4, 2010 / By Promises Behavioral Health / News and Research

Parents of newborns often have anxiety about teaching their new baby to sleep. With every well-meaning friend offering a different strategy and companion book for getting a baby to sleep through the night and take naps on a schedule, they may wonder, “is it really that big of a deal?”

Stigma Prevents those with Mental Illnesses from Overcoming their Disorders, Especially Adolescents

June 4, 2010 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading barrier that prevents individuals suffering from a mental illness to seek treatment is stigmatization. Admitting to having a mental illness can generate many negative feelings for an adult, such as a sense of failure, shame, guilt, or weakness. Feeling judged or ostracized …

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