Types of Holistic Therapy Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, TherapiesBy PromisesNovember 24, 2019Leave a commentWhen seeking help for substance abuse, you may have encountered an approach called holistic medicine or holistic therapies. If so, you may have been wondering what holistic therapy is and what the types of holistic therapy are. If so, read below for more information about this creative approach to substance abuse. What is Holistic Therapy?…
Signs of Gambling Addiction Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Mental Health, Process Addictions, RecoveryBy PromisesNovember 21, 2019Leave a commentApproximately 2.5 million Americans suffer from compulsive gambling, and the gambling issue in the United States is growing with the legalization of gambling in 48 states plus the District of Columbia. People lose millions of dollars every year from gambling. Whether you are dealing with moderate gambling or gambling frequently, you may wonder how to…
ADHD and Anxiety Anxiety, Mental Health, Mental Health - WomenBy PromisesNovember 12, 2019Leave a commentADHD and anxiety are two extremely common conditions in the United States. In fact, millions of people are diagnosed with either ADHD or anxiety; however, these conditions can also occur together, which is referred to as a comorbidity. Comorbidity is two conditions occurring simultaneously. Some conditions, such as ADHD and anxiety, occur together more frequently.…
Do I Have a Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality, Mental Health, Mental Health - WomenBy PromisesOctober 20, 2019Leave a commentDo you notice thought patterns that make it uniquely challenging to relate to others? Do you agree that they’re mostly illogical? If so, you might wonder, “Do I have a personality disorder?” If you do, there’s hope. Do I Have a Personality Disorder if I’m Different from Everyone around Me? The American Psychiatric Association recognizes…
Effects of OCD Mental Health, NewsBy PromisesMay 28, 2019Obsessive compulsive disorder can turn your life upside down. You feel like your thoughts and behaviors have control over you and that you’re powerless to change them. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a serious psychiatric condition. Left untreated, the effects of OCD could damage your physical and mental health. Signs and Symptoms of OCD People with…
Obsessed With Death? Take Comfort. Mental HealthBy PromisesJune 22, 2018People think about death differently. Some are so terrified of it they develop thanatophobia (death anxiety). Others experience debilitating grief over a loved one’s passing and become clinically depressed. Still, others find peace and happiness as death approaches. Recent research suggests people’s attitudes toward death have a lot to do with their proximity to it.…
Fear of Intimacy and Rejection Mental HealthBy PromisesNovember 15, 2017The fear of intimacy can ruin relationships. We all crave connection, but due to trauma suffered in childhood, or perhaps as the result of a relationship in adulthood that went terribly wrong, some people learn that it’s safer to keep others at an emotional arm’s length. But doing so is counterproductive and often leads to…
Panic Disorders in Men Mental HealthBy PromisesSeptember 22, 2017Men and women experience substance abuse and mental health conditions differently, which is why many men’s treatment centers are opening around the country. Men’s treatment centers can provide specialized care for experiences that are unique to men and boys. Here’s what you need to know about how panic disorders affect men differently than women. What…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Men Mental HealthBy PromisesSeptember 13, 2017Men’s treatment centers across the United States are beginning to pay special attention to obsessive compulsive disorder. In recent years, researchers and mental health professionals have turned their focus to understanding and finding effective treatment options for people suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD. What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder…
‘Wet Brain’: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Mental HealthBy PromisesSeptember 5, 2017One of the saddest sights for any of us to see is someone who is staggering along the street, apparently drunk and out of control. We worry that person might fall and injure themselves and we fear for our own safety because, clearly, this person has had a lot to drink. What many people do…
