Eating Disorders Starting at Younger Ages Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 11, 2011While society has an idea about the age of the typical eating disorder sufferer, making this assumption in every situation could actually put the individual at risk. According to this Gaston Gazette report, eating disorders are starting with the young.
An Interview with Chris Weber, Outpatient Counselor at Promises Treatment Centers FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 7, 2011Before Chris Weber was an outpatient counselor at Promises Treatment Centers, he was a professional recording and touring musician, performing on stage in front of thousands of people. Chris was also using drugs and alcohol, which led to several attempts to become sober and an intervention by his friends and family. After entering treatment at…
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment and Eating Disorders Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 6, 2011Treating eating disorders can be very challenging. Especially among those with anorexia, there is a high relapse rate, because patients often have a very difficult time applying what they have learned in treatment when they re-enter normal life.
Sexting: Not Just Teenage Fun Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 5, 2011There is much to be said about the life of a teenager. These individuals are still growing, changing and noticing that the world around them seems very different than it did when they were younger.
Sexual Addiction May Be Rooted in Fear of Intimacy Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 5, 2011In the complex study of sexual addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors, experts now believe people who suffer from these conditions may have as an underlying cause a fear of intimate relationships and a deep insecurity, compared to others without this disorder.
Young Girls with ADHD at Risk for Eating Disorders Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 4, 2011Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects many young school-age children with approximately 5 percent of children affected by the condition. Because three times as many boys are affected as girls, the effects on girls have not been fully explored.
Neurofeedback Provides Mental Disorder Patients Control Over Brain News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 31, 2010Mental disorders ranging from depression to substance abuse can completely change the direction of an individual’s life. For those who want to make a change, the challenge can sometimes put it out of reach as a complete understanding of the disorder may be lacking.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Common This Time of Year Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 31, 2010Alcohol consumption is known to increase around the holidays, but it may not have as much to do with the increase in social opportunities as it does with the onset of seasonal affective disorder.
Survey Finds Link Between Shoplifting and Eating Disorders Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 30, 2010For the individual struggling with an eating disorder, she may already have enough on her mind without adding to her problems. According to a recent MDN report, however, there has been a link identified between shoplifting and eating disorders in women.
Gene Variations May Indicate Individuals Predisposed to Major Depression Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 30, 2010Are certain individuals predisposed to depression? If so, can these individuals do anything to prevent the onset, or must they simply wait for the disorder to take hold and alter their lives?
