Parenting Tips for the Child with Autism/Asperger’s Disorder Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 13, 2012Autism in general and Asperger’s Disorder in particular have received a great deal of media attention over the past decade, in part due to the sudden recent increase in diagnosis of this disorder. While debate rages about whether or not certain vaccinations have caused this increase in occurrences, the increase has led to a heightened…
An Interview with Dr. Ash Bhatt, Medical Director at The Recovery Place FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 10, 2012Ashish Bhatt, MD, has the blend of knowledge, warmth and attention to detail we all look for in a doctor. He is a triple board certified physician who has diverse experience in various substance abuse and dual diagnosis programs for adults and adolescents.
Disney Pop Star Accuses Employer of Making Fun of Eating Disorders Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 9, 2012Demi Lovato, a pop singer who took a leave of absence from her work with the Disney company in order to be treated for an eating disorder, is publicly criticizing her employer for making jokes in a television sitcom about eating disorders.
Gender and Depression Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 7, 2012As one of the most common psychiatric disorders, depression affects people from all walks of life. It can interfere with every aspect of life, including work, close relationships, and social interactions. Depression affects both men and women, although statistics show that over twice as many women than men are prone to struggle with it. Additionally,…
An Interview with Betsy Spier, Executive Director at Promises West L.A. FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 6, 2012Working at Promises is like “coming home” for Betsy Spier. She first stepped foot on Promises’ driveway in 1993 as a marriage and family therapy intern, where she met founder Richard Rogg and instantly had an “amazing feeling about the place.”
Sex Addiction Increasing, Reaching More Age Groups Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 4, 2012Sex addiction is probably more common than most people believe and may affect up to nine million Americans, according to a report in Newsweek.
Children of Parents Suffering From PTSD Suffer Also Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 3, 2012Children with parents who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to carry the same burden as their parents, according to a recent article. That’s a serious problem when nearly 20 percent of Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans are suffering from PTSD.
Depression Could Be Linked to Your Mother Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 2, 2012Depression is a condition which affects nearly one in 20 Americans over the age of 12. Yet methods of diagnosing and treating the condition have made little forward progress over the past few decades. A new study, which represents a collaborative effort between Beth Israel Medical Center, the Albert Einstein Medical Center and Columbia University,…
Understanding Neuron Activity Related to Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 1, 2012In order to successfully treat addiction problems, it is important to understand how the brain functions in response to the stimulus. For both therapy treatment and medication treatment, it is helpful to know how the brain reacts.
Global Health Leaders Urging New UN Session to Address Mental Illness and Related Disorders Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2012Experts are requesting a global gathering to discuss the ways mental illness and related substance abuse problems are emerging as a worldwide, multi-dimensional problem affecting thousands of communities. A special meeting of the United Nations (UN), or a UN General Assembly Session, is under discussion to address global preventative measures toward mental illness-related issues and…
