Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns in the country. It can seriously impact your life, causing you to no longer enjoy your favorite activities and to struggle through every day. Overcoming depression is not easy and often requires taking steps like participating in inpatient depression treatment programs. If you’re battling this […]
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Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic stress can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Stress that is ongoing over a long period is considered chronic. People who undergo chronic stress can learn healthy coping mechanisms that help protect their well-being through stress management therapy. If you’ve ever had
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Feeling something like an obsession with a new partner isn’t unusual. Wondering whether you’ve found the one or worrying that a new boyfriend or girlfriend will be unfaithful is common in new relationships. Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more extreme and may require obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. People with relationship OCD hang onto doubts and securities
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There are several negative effects of adrenaline, which include both physical and emotional symptoms. Adrenaline is a hormone that the adrenal glands release in response to fear, anxiety, anger and excitement. Adrenaline may also be released in response to certain drugs or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. To learn more about how
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured type of psychotherapy that is often included as part of a comprehensive treatment program, but it may also be used as a standalone treatment. CBT is meant to be short-term, but the skills and techniques learned in a cognitive-behavioral therapy program provide lifelong benefits. This treatment has been found
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Personality disorders are mental health conditions that cause people to perceive reality and react to others in problematic ways. Living with paranoid personality disorder can be quite challenging. This serious mental health condition can prevent people from enjoying healthy, loving relationships. Fortunately, paranoid personality disorder treatment is effective. While it’s a relatively rare mental health
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If gambling and sports betting have become priorities in your life, you may have what is known as a process or “behavioral” addiction. Behavioral addictions are addictions to specific behaviors, such as sex, playing video games, or gambling. Gambling addiction treatment focuses on reducing stress and treating any co-occurring conditions. Like substances, gambling may be
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The holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone. The stress of making things perfect for everyone else, loneliness, and grief are some of the reasons people experience holiday depression. If you struggle to get through the holidays every year, an anxiety disorder treatment program may help. Holiday depression typically feels like regular depression, but it’s triggered
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects both sexes, but it can present differently in girls and women than it does in boys and men. This can make it a challenge to diagnose and can delay the process of getting help at an ADHD therapy program. At Promises, we assist people struggling with ADHD
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There’s no denying the challenges of living with OCD. This disorder can have a devastating impact on your life, but it doesn’t have to. An OCD treatment program can teach you coping skills and help you access medications and other therapies to reduce the severity of OCD symptoms. It’s possible to enjoy a full and
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