There are a lot of demands on the youth of today. Society calls for them to be skinny, keep up with the Jones’ by getting into a good college, and get good grades. For some, the pressure is too much and they decide they need some chemical help. Adderall is abused by many college kids …
Stress is not just a state of mind. It can manifest itself in many physical ways as well. After all, it is stress that propels the body into the ‘fight or flight’ response. Stress can trigger migraine headaches and cause ulcers, increase heart rate, and elevate blood pressure. If the body is left in a …
Individuals with eating disorders often struggle in isolation. The shame that is associated with anorexia and bulimia nervosa often keep the disorders a secret for many years, and as the problems progress, social networks often suffer. Some research has shown that people who have eating disorders also have an associated difficulty with social interactions. A …
What’s the connection between poor financial management habits and dysfunctional eating? Perhaps a significant one, say experts who founded a new study course called “Weight and Wealth: When Food and Finance Become Disordered,” available from FinancialPsychologyCeus.com.
Major transitions in life are often the perfect breeding ground for eating disorders. Though adolescence is a time when eating disorders emerge, there are also other times when symptoms are likely to appear. A loss of a loved one or a divorce can even spur a change that leads to disordered eating patterns. The transition …
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Chatting on social networks like Facebook takes a serious turn when partners and spouses engage in cybersex or sexual conversations with so-called “friends” online. As social media usage hits all-time highs, many marriages are hitting all-time lows, or pursuing divorce, due to inappropriate and emotionally-charged activity on social media networks.
With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read …
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“Sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” was once the motto of a generation during a time of great social and economic change. Back then, drugs were often viewed as mind-expanding and, in some cases, a right of passage. Drug use is not seen that way today, due, in part, to the many prominent people who …
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In the past, research has produced mixed results regarding the correlations between lower income households, substance abuse rates, suicide risks, and mental health deficits. While some studies have generated an association between low income and mental illness, others have simultaneously found no such relationship. Because of the looming economic crisis, researchers at the University of …
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