Military Deployment’s Harmful Effects on Mental Health of Children News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 20, 2009When a parent is called to duty overseas, the stress it can put on the family members left at home can be significant. In a recent Truth Out post, an account was shared of the attempted suicide by a seven-year old boy whose father was serving another tour in Iraq. At the time of the…
Exercise Does Not Offset Affects of Binge Drinking AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 18, 2009Few people may recognize an association between binge drinking and regular exercise, but it turns out that one helps to compensate for the other. A recent news report on a site for Bulgaria shares the results of a new survey that more than 25 percent of drinkers exercise regularly to compensate for a spree of…
Children’s Mental Problems Often Overlooked News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 17, 2009About 13 percent of American children and young teens suffer from at least one mental health disorder, yet only about half have been seen by a mental health professional, according to a survey funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and published in the journal Pediatrics. “We need to get these…
Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Falls for Elderly News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 16, 2009It isn’t uncommon for the elderly to have a fall that can break bones or even leave the individual incapacitated. Now, new research suggests that these falls are easily associated with specific medications the individual may be taking. This research was summarized in a Science Daily release and found that several classes of drugs were…
Mindfulness Mental Training Eases Anxiety and Depression News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 15, 2009Mental training based on mindfulness – or an emotional self-regulating tool consisting of a focus on what we are doing, thinking about or feeling at every moment – helps to fight against psychological diseases such as anxiety, depression, concern or complaints about health. According to a doctoral thesis from the University of Granada and summarized…
An Interview with Susanne Tarleton, Director of Outpatient Services News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 14, 2009With nearly 24 years of experience working in the addiction treatment field, Susanne Tarleton brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and heart to her job as the Director of Outpatient Services at Promises Treatment Centers. A licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a certification in drug and alcohol counseling, Susanne has…
Genes Examined in Bipolar Disorder News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 14, 2009Bipolar disorder can be a debilitating condition for those who suffer from its effects. As a result, scientists continue to examine this condition, its origin, treatment and even potential prevention. According to a release out of Science Daily, the malfunctioning circadian clock genes could be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. According to researchers in…
Associations Explored Between Chronic Pain, Depressive Symptoms in Adolescent School Performance Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 12, 2009Adolescents have much to distract them during their school days. A sudden awareness in the opposite sex, new independence as they gain freedom from more restrictive elementary school schedules, and pressure to do well academically and in extracurricular activities keep adolescents’ minds busy. What happens if you throw an additional major circumstance into a child’s…
SAD Long-Term Treatment Effects Studied News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 11, 2009Seasonal affect disorder (SAD) is a very common – and often overlooked – condition. This severe form of depression occurs for millions of people every year in the fall and winter seasons. University of Vermont psychologist Kelly Rohan wanted to study the long-term effects of different treatments of this disorder. Rohans findings were summarized in…
High Blood Lead Linked to Major Depression and Anxiety Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 10, 2009Young adults with higher blood lead levels appear more likely to have major depression and panic disorders, even if they their exposure to lead levels are generally considered safe, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
