Teenage Girls and the Problem of Slut-Shaming Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 27, 2012Many of our daughters were wild and wily creatures once. They boldly exclaimed their desires, their opinions, and their dreams. They danced easily and sang or read aloud before groups of adults, eager for our praise and anxious for our attention. They appeared happy in their bodies and excited by what they could do with…
Binge Eating Equally As Common Among Men As Among Women, But More Women Seek Treatment Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 26, 2012Eating disorders are often wrongly considered to be a female illness, but studies are showing that binge eating is one that affects nearly equal numbers of men and women. All eating disorders are difficult to treat, but what is so unfortunate about binge eating is that so few men are willing to admit their problem…
Emotional Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 25, 2012Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that negatively affects emotions and interpersonal relationships. These people lack self-esteem and place unrealistic expectations on those closest to them to help fill in the gaps. When people around them are unable to live up to these high expectations, the borderline will see it as a betrayal. Underneath…
Are Parents Making Kids Depressed? Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 24, 2012Mental health professionals fear that the modern day stressors plaguing parents in the middle class are also hurting toddlers and young children. Although the term “toddler depression” seems like something made up by parents as an excuse for badly behaved children, medical professionals assure us that the problem really does exist. Doctors suggest that as…
Eating Disorders Among Children on the Rise Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 23, 2012Ten years ago the problem was practically non-existent. Today, instances of childhood eating disorders are up more than one hundred percent. Children as young as eight and nine years old are being found to struggle with serious disorders which can set them up for a lifetime of emotional struggles and health challenges. To illustrate the…
What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 19, 2012Managing the swings between the mania and depression of bipolar disorder is difficult for both the person with bipolar and the loved ones and friends who are nearby. The exact cause of bipolar is unknown, yet researchers have found several factors that can influence the onset of the disorder.
Cutting: A Cry For Help Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 18, 2012Self-mutilation isn’t exactly a dinner-table topic. But cutting and piercings and self-harm are a growing phenomenon that parents and concerned family and friends simply cannot ignore. The problem is becoming more common among young people who lack self-esteem, have dysfunctional family situations, are experiencing extreme stress or pressure at school, or may have underlying mental…
PTSD Among Adolescents Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 17, 2012Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with soldiers of war. Horrified by events which they were forced to live through; the experience haunts their dreams and changes their personalities. War veterans often avoid talking about the events which triggered the PTSD but develop a hyper-vigilance in order to protect themselves from being trapped in…
The Effects of a Partner’s Emotions Following Premature Birth of a Child Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 15, 2012Welcoming a new baby into the world is a joyful experience, but can also be stressful for new parents. The new responsibilities and changed dynamic of adding a new person into a household can create challenges for a couple and the hormone changes that the mother experiences can also create additional stress as she navigates…
Meeting of American Psychological Association Focuses on Obesity Epidemic Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 14, 2012The obesity epidemic has received significant attention, with schools, government and even First Lady Michelle Obama making healthy lifestyles a focus of their time and work. Given that obesity has been shown to be influenced significantly by psychological processes, it was no surprise that obesity was a central topic at the 120th Annual Convention of…
