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Meeting of American Psychological Association Focuses on Obesity Epidemic

September 14, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Eating Disorders

The obesity epidemic has received significant attention, with schools, government and even First Lady Michelle Obama making healthy lifestyles a focus of their time and work. Given that obesity has been shown to be influenced significantly by psychological processes, it was no surprise that obesity was a central topic at the 120th Annual Convention of …

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The Sexual Recovery Institute Celebrates Recovery Month with a Series of Professional Workshops on Porn, Relationship and Sexual Addiction

September 13, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Uncategorized

Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, hosts a series of professional workshops about the diagnosis and treatment of sexual addiction/compulsivity in various locations across the country.

Testing the Use of a Fast-Acting Antidepressant

September 12, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Experts estimate that approximately three to four percent of Americans will struggle with depression at some point of their lives. Not everyone will receive treatment due to various factors, from cost limitations to lack of social support network.

Potential Pharmacological Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder

September 10, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Eating Disorders

Eating disorders present many challenges in treatment. Often, by the time an individual seeks treatment, they have been hiding the eating disorder for months or even years. During this time, disordered eating behavior patterns have become very strong and patients struggle to establish new habits.

Compulsive Hoarding (Part II) – Treatment and Seeking Help for Yourself or a Loved One

September 8, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Compulsive hoarding affects the lives of millions of people. While it can severely disrupt the life of the hoarder, it also inevitably impacts his or her loved ones as well. It can make life especially difficult for a spouse, family members, or anyone else who shares their home with a compulsive hoarder.

Compulsive Hoarding (Part I) – Signs, Causes, and Complications

September 7, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Most people know someone who’s a “packrat” – You know the type: they have a hard time discarding certain items, claiming those items all have “sentimental value” or because they’re certain they’ll find some good use for them down the road. They may have several boxes in the basement or garage that haven’t been opened …

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Understanding Personality Disorders

September 6, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Personality Disorders

Chances are pretty good that you already know somebody with a personality disorder. You may not know the name of the problem and, in fact, the person may not even have been formally diagnosed by a medical professional. However, you can’t help shaking the feeling that something is “off”. One of the most serious of …

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A New Breed of Peer Pressure Strikes Teens

September 5, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Adolescent Issues

If you haven’t heard about “digital peer pressure,” you may be missing something that could have a serious impact on your teen. In its 17th annual back-to-school survey, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found that social media is playing a role in teens’ decision to use drugs and …

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Understanding Agoraphobia

August 31, 2012 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Agoraphobia is a serious psychiatric disorder that afflicts millions of adults. If you or someone you love struggles with agoraphobia, you know that it can be a severely debilitating disorder. Individuals with this disorder are frequently portrayed as having “a fear of everything.” However, the underlying issue for agoraphobics is the often paralyzing fear that …

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