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February 2017

Neurofeedback for Depression

Depression is the general term for a group of separate but related mental illnesses, although most people associate the word with one specific condition: major depressive disorder or major depression. Doctors and researchers continually explore new and improved methods of combating this condition, which affects millions of Americans. One new approach to depression treatment is …

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The Social Stigma of PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a brutal and debilitating illness that affects people who have experienced traumas of all types — from combat veterans, and rape survivors, to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. Overcoming the symptoms of PTSD (anxiety, flashbacks and re-experiencing, among others) is difficult enough, but the social stigma of …

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How Person-Centered Therapy Provides a Safe Space to Explore Addiction

By Jana Albright, MA, CATC-IV Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu Whether a person makes the choice to enter addiction treatment on their own, or the choice has been made for them by loved ones or an employer, the experience can be transformative with the guidance of a trained therapist. There are many therapeutic modalities used in …

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Managing the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder and Relationships

By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O. Board Certified Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Associate Medical Director, Promises Professionals Treatment Program Do you love a person with bipolar disorder? Do you suffer from this mental health condition yourself? If so, you likely have found that navigating relationships can be a roller coaster ride. For those who suffer from bipolar …

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Mood Disorders in the Winter: What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Any type of mood disorder is a life-changer, regardless of its duration or time of onset. This is definitely true of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a condition that manifests periodically and only during certain times of the year. While a few victims of seasonal affective disorder experience its symptoms during the transition from spring …

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I.V. Therapy for Alcohol Withdrawal: How It Works

Alcohol withdrawal is an unpleasant and potentially dangerous process that commonly occurs when an addicted person stops drinking alcohol. It typically serves as a required first step on the path to substance treatment and eventual sobriety. How long do alcohol withdrawals last? That depends on a range of considerations. No matter how long the process …

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