Pain is a complicated thing as symptoms cannot always be fully attributed to an organic origin for those suffering from depression. Dirk Frieser, psychologist at the Institute of Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, notes in a recent Science Daily report that women are more frequently affected by depression and by the so-called somatoform pain …
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The term “narcissistic sociopath” is often used to describe people with a certain set of personality traits. But what is a narcissistic sociopath, and what can be done if you or someone you love shows these tendencies? At Promises, our narcissistic personality disorder treatment has all the tools you need to improve your mental health. …
Manic episodes can be highly disruptive and significantly impact a person’s life. Sometimes, these episodes can lead to psychosis, during which a person loses touch with reality. For this reason, a person struggling with manic episode symptoms must get help from a mental health treatment center. These episodes can be detrimental to relationships, school, work, …
Chronic anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and persistent fear. It can also cause debilitating physical symptoms. For this reason, a person struggling with chronic anxiety must get the help they deserve through anxiety treatment programs. The signs of chronic anxiety can interfere with a person’s daily activities to the point …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to anyone. Some people walk away from a traumatic event without it having a lasting impact, but others aren’t so lucky. There’s no apparent reason some people develop PTSD while others don’t. However, when it develops, healing is possible with the support of professional PTSD treatment programs. PTSD symptoms …
What is a narcissist, or what is the meaning of “narcissist”? The word is often used casually to refer to someone who is self-centered, vain, or doesn’t care about other people’s feelings. Those are common traits of narcissism, but not every person with an inflated sense of self needs the support of a narcissism treatment …
You’ve probably heard the terms “bipolar disorder” and “manic depression.” However, until you or a loved one are diagnosed, you might not fully understand the differences between manic depression vs. bipolar disorder. If you’re concerned about your mental health or that of a loved one, a mental health treatment center can provide the necessary resources. …
A “nervous breakdown” is a term often thrown around casually. People say they’re “having a nervous breakdown” when what they really mean is that they feel overwhelmed or stressed. However, a nervous breakdown is an actual mental health event that requires the support of a mental health treatment center. A nervous breakdown is a type …
Social anxiety is a debilitating condition. Unfortunately, individuals don’t always realize that extreme discomfort in social situations is treatable. Inpatient anxiety treatment centers can provide the education, skills, and mental health support needed for overcoming social anxiety disorder. Promises is a mental and behavioral health treatment center. We offer targeted residential programs for mental health …
Have you found yourself asking, “Is binge eating equally common among men and women?” In fact, eating disorders are often wrongly considered to be an exclusively female illness, but studies are showing that binge eating is one that affects nearly equal numbers of men and women. All eating disorders are difficult to treat, but what …
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