Are You at Risk for an Anxiety Disorder? AnxietyBy PromisesJanuary 7, 2014Anxiety disorders impact millions of people at some point during their lifetimes. From excessive worry to extreme avoidance of certain types of social situations, anxiety is distressing and can even be debilitating. It negatively impacts relationships, damages or derails careers, and often causes self-confidence to plummet. It can make what should be a happy life… Details
DSM 5: New Criteria for Multiple Personality Disorder Mental HealthBy PromisesJanuary 4, 2014Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is the official name for a severe mental health condition popularly known as multiple personality disorder. People with this condition transition between two or more clearly differentiated personalities and lack the ability to recall the things that occur when another personality takes control. DID is officially defined in the Diagnostic and… Details
When Your Teen Is in Drug Rehab – Tips for Parents Teen IssuesBy PromisesJanuary 3, 2014Placing a teen in alcohol or drug rehab is one of the most difficult things a parent will do. While you’re probably relieved that your child is finally getting help, you may also be worried about what the future holds. As a parent, there are actions you can take right now to give your teenager… Details
10 Tips for Meeting New Year’s Goals Relapse PreventionBy PromisesJanuary 3, 2014By now, the tinsel and streamers from New Year’s Eve celebrations have been swept away, party attire carefully put back into garment bags and closets, and it’s back to work and time to get serious about recovery goals. Faced with 12 months ahead and a list of resolutions you have no idea how to tackle,… Details
Complete Healing with Holistic Methods Promises NewsBy PromisesJanuary 3, 2014When guests arrive at The Sundance Center, they enter a space designed to take them through a spiritual journey that fosters healing of their mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach to healing is a proven method that has achieved astounding results through the years. The counselors at our drug and alcohol addiction center focus… Details
Adjustment Disorder Gains Respect in DSM-5 Mental HealthBy PromisesJanuary 1, 2014Adjustment disorder is a mental health condition that occurs in some people in the aftermath of stressful or traumatic situations. Rather than gradually recuperating from stress or trauma, these individuals develop emotional and/or physical symptoms that disrupt their quality of life for unexpectedly long periods of time. Adjustment disorder is included in a guidebook called… Details
5 Ways Families Can Help Addicts Family ResourcesBy PromisesDecember 31, 2013If there is one thing that is more challenging than having the disease of addiction, it is watching a family member struggle with it. Whether it is your spouse, your child, a sibling or a parent who is an addict, the situation can make you feel utterly lost and helpless. There may be times when… Details
Exercise May Help Repair Brain Damaged by Alcohol Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesDecember 20, 2013Aerobic exercise may provide more than just physical benefit to drinkers. A recent study, published in September, shows that exercise may also help mitigate the damaging effects of alcohol on a drinker’s brain. Scientists have known for years that alcohol causes vital tissues in the brain to deteriorate, leading to a host of cognitive issues.… Details
Depression, Panic Disorder Can Take Root During Menopause DepressionBy PromisesDecember 20, 2013Hot flashes. Brain fog. Emotional ups and downs. Some people treat the very real and challenging symptoms of menopause as if they’re the punch line of a bad joke. However, if you’re going through this stage of life, the process can be anything but funny. Along with the very uncomfortable physical symptoms that often occur,… Details
Coping with Depression Due to Infertility DepressionBy PromisesDecember 20, 2013From the constant barrage of “are you pregnant yet?” to the disappointment of yet another negative pregnancy test, it’s no surprise that many women with fertility issues must also deal with deep feelings of sadness and frustration. In fact, negative feelings are common in those struggling to become or stay pregnant. Sometimes, though, those emotions… Details
