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What’s the Difference Between a Personality Disorder and a Mood Disorder?

April 12, 2022 / By / Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders

It’s often hard to tell the difference between mental health conditions—particularly for those untrained in psychology. Talking to your doctor or another treatment specialist is the best way to get insight into what you’re facing. However, breaking down the difference between mood disorders and personality disorders can also help. Key Characteristics of Mood Disorders Mood …

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Coping With Anxiety During COVID-19

May 29, 2020 / By / Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, News and Research

The coronavirus pandemic has induced mounting anxiety in millions of people across the United States. With stocks steadily dropping, small businesses closing their doors for good, and mounting fatalities each day, it’s no wonder emotions are running high. Historically, economic downturns have triggered growing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicides among those most impacted by …

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Teen Depression Rates Among Children of Divorce

July 16, 2020 / By / Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Divorce is a common occurrence in our culture and with it comes a great deal of upheaval for families. Children are the most vulnerable, and as they grow, their chances of becoming depressed increase. In fact, studies show that teen depression rates among children of divorce have a sharp increase, as compared to teens whose …

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Is Bipolar Disorder Making You Feel Lonely?

January 17, 2022 / By / Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Everyone experiences loneliness at times. But having a mental health issue like bipolar disorder can increase your chances of feeling lonely, and that, in turn, can make your mental health worse. If you’re wondering if bipolar disorder is making you feel lonely, contact the experts at Promises Behavioral Health today. Is Bipolar Disorder Making You …

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Depression Treatment Beyond Drugs: 10 Things It Can’t Hurt to Try

June 8, 2020 / By / Mood Disorders, News and Research

Tell your doctor you’re depressed and it’s a sure bet you’ll walk out of the office with a prescription for an antidepressant. For some, such medication works miracles, making it possible to again live life to the fullest. Others aren’t so lucky, finding the drugs do little or nothing to help their low mood. Additionally, …

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Treatment for Depression

June 12, 2020 / By / Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

For many people, admitting that they have depression can be difficult. Some regard it as a sign of weakness, while others think they should be able to simply “pull themselves up by the bootstraps”. Acknowledging this treatable psychiatric disorder is the first step towards getting better. The second step is getting treatment. Traditionally, there are …

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Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Substance Abuse Treatment Helps with Depression

June 9, 2020 / By / Addiction, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the footholds in substance abuse treatment. Many addiction treatment specialists use this method to help their patients identify adverse behavioral patterns, and create new ones. It is also effective in treating depression. In fact, according to new research, they may be linked. To learn more about the connection between CBT …

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Depression Plays a Role in Ability to Overcome Addiction

June 9, 2020 / By / Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Can depression play a part in a person’s ability to overcome an addiction? According to this recent Science Daily release, it definitely can. A new study suggests that while depressed smokers want to quit the habit just as much as smokers without a depression problem, depression can actually affect the success the individual can experience …

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