Students Willing to Pay a High Price to be Ideal Weight Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 12, 2011Major transitions in life are often the perfect breeding ground for eating disorders. Though adolescence is a time when eating disorders emerge, there are also other times when symptoms are likely to appear. A loss of a loved one or a divorce can even spur a change that leads to disordered eating patterns. The transition…
Cybersex on Social Media Networks and Role-Playing Sites Linked to Divorce Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 12, 2011Chatting on social networks like Facebook takes a serious turn when partners and spouses engage in cybersex or sexual conversations with so-called “friends” online. As social media usage hits all-time highs, many marriages are hitting all-time lows, or pursuing divorce, due to inappropriate and emotionally-charged activity on social media networks.
An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los Angeles RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 12, 2011With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read…