The effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are too often minimized because of the disorder’s cyclical nature. The truth is that SAD can be debilitating for some people and may increase their risk of developing an addiction disorder. Mental health treatment can ease the symptoms of SAD. Contact Promises today at 833.396.2847 for more information
Alcohol can have many negative effects on the body, but one thing many people are not aware of is the connection between nightmares and alcohol. At our alcohol rehab center, Promises, we offer treatment programs for alcohol use disorders to help you or a loved one manage an addiction. Learn more about the impact alcohol
Malignant narcissism is a term that describes a specific cluster of behaviors often associated with narcissistic personality disorder. But what is a malignant narcissist, and how can they get help for this condition? To learn more about treatment for narcissistic personality disorder, call Promises at 833.396.2847 to speak to the experts and get help. What
Up to two-thirds of people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an addiction as a co-occurring disorder. The connection between PTSD and substance abuse is well-known in the mental health community. In fact, people struggling with PTSD are four times more likely to develop addictions than peers without mental health problems. If you or
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Eating disorders aren’t about food. Rather, they have everything to do with a distorted body image. Two conditions stand out. When struggling with bulimia vs. anorexia, where do you find help? To learn more about bulimia treatment, call us today at 833.396.2847. Bulimia vs. Anorexia: Differences and Similarities Eating disorders are a complex form of
Narcissism can present itself in two very different ways. Covert narcissism is often the more subtle of the two and can be difficult to identify and just as hard to deal with. If you or a loved one is struggling with covert narcissism, reach out to the professionals at Promises by calling 833.396.2847 to learn
About 13% of American children and young teens suffer from at least one mental health disorder, yet only about half have been seen by a mental health professional, according to a survey funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and published in the journal Pediatrics. “We need to get these kids
The everyday diet can make a tremendous impact on a person’s well-being. Sure, the food a person chooses to ingest can play a part in their physical health, but new research is showing it also plays a role in their mental health as well. According to a piece in Psych Central, a well-rounded, healthy diet
When one partner in a marriage or relationship is a sexual addict, both partners suffer the impact of sex addiction. The extent to which each partner is impacted by the sexual compulsivity or addiction varies, depending on many different factors. If the partner has a sexual addiction, it is already enough to seriously disrupt the
Suicidal behavior is something doctors and loved ones often look for in depressive individuals, although new research shows this awareness needs to extend to additional mental disorders. With a summary posted in Science Daily, this research suggests there is a wide range of mental disorders that can increase the odds of thinking about suicide and
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