Violent, Horrific Images Putting Journalists in Emotional Crossfire
Many psychologists believe journalists exposed to graphic and violent news footage could be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Sexual Boundaries and the Female Sex Addict
A woman who originally sought treatment for alcoholism learns she may also be a sex addict. Kendall sits at the bar of a downtown hotel in a city far from home. She sips a drink in honor of another far off city, and stares blankly past the bartender in his uncomfortable tuxedo. She has just […]
Binge Eating Disorder Becoming Common
Just a year ago binge eating disorder (BED) was not a recognized mental health diagnosis. Though first described in 1959, it wasn’t until May 2013 that it was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health. BED has already become the leading eating disorder affecting Americans.
10 Ways Sleep Helps Speed Recovery
Getting a good night’s sleep is always a recommended way to awake refreshed and renewed. It’s even more important when you’re in recovery.
Understanding Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorders
Non-rapid eye movement sleep arousal disorders are a pair of conditions listed in the newest edition of the mental health professionals’ guidebook called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (commonly known as DSM 5). The two disorders—called sleepwalking disorder and sleep terror disorder—are grouped together because they both feature unusually aroused or agitated […]
New Tool Helps Doctors Screen Female Veterans for Domestic Violence
A new, modified screening tool can help doctors identify female veterans exposed to intimate partner violence, recent research from a group of U.S. institutions indicates.
Bipolar Disorder ‘Invented Fad,’ Fox News Host Says
Fox News radio personality Tom Sullivan recently referred to bipolar disorder as “the latest fad.” He claimed the diagnosis was invented by the mental health profession to exploit the masses for profit, and stated his belief that bipolar disorder was neither a disease nor a disability. Sullivan was responding to a caller on his talk […]
Hobbies Can Help You Stay on Track in Recovery
Drinking heavily or using drugs takes a lot of time and energy. Once you’re in recovery, you’ll likely have a big void in your life. Finding positive activities to fill the empty hours is key to not only a successful recovery, but also a healthier, happier life. Hobbies — from rock climbing to antique collecting […]
Screening Tools for Sex Addiction Backed by Research
Screening tools for sex addiction have clear validity and work in a range of population groups, a team of Canadian and German researchers reports. Sex addiction is a form of behavioral addiction that lacks an official definition from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), despite the fact that significant amounts of credible research support the real-world […]
Online Gambling Presents Least Risk for Addiction, Study Finds
Gambling disorder is the only form of non-substance-based behavioral addiction with an official definition provided by the American Psychiatric Association. Affected individuals have an established, dysfunctional pattern of gambling involvement. Modern technology has increased the availability of gambling opportunities for the average consumer, and online gambling is now an option for fairly large numbers of […]