What Is C-PTSD? Causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderAnxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 26, 2020If you are a person who has experienced repetitive, long-term captivity or abuse, you can develop a disorder known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or C-PTSD. The causes of complex post-traumatic stress disorder are usually a series of traumas that occur over a long period of time, rather than by a single traumatic event. Being…
Coping Strategies for Mild AnxietyAnxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 28, 2020To the person who suffers from anxiety, the term “mild” may seem like a misnomer. Anxiety attacks or feelings of anxiousness are rarely mild to the sufferer, but there is a clinical place for the term. The term “mild” does not intend to lessen the prevalence of this condition, but rather to define the level…
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Xanax?Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, News and Research, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 26, 2020Xanax, which is the brand name of the prescription drug alprazolam, is one of the most widely used anxiety drugs in the United States. It is used to treat mental health issues like anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It is among the most frequently prescribed medicines in the benzodiazepine family. However, it is also considered…
Anxiety and the Workplace: Mental Health StatisticsAnxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 24, 2020While anxiety and workplace mental health statistics don’t seem to have much in common, that appearance is deceiving. Those of us who suffer from anxiety disorders know all too well that this condition can exacerbate or interact negatively with daily stress at work. It’s estimated that one-third of American adults have experienced anxiety at various…
Anxiety Statistics on College Campuses: What You Need to KnowAnxiety DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 9, 2020In recent years, anxiety has replaced depression as the No. 1 mental health concern for college students. Anxiety statistics tell a tale of anxiety symptoms run rampant on campus, as students are forced to deal with academic pressures and life challenges that are stretching them to the breaking point. If your child is currently in…
Depression and Anxiety: The Link to Substance AbuseAnxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 31, 2019Depression and anxiety are two mental health disorders that commonly occur alongside a substance use disorder. Having both can turn into a vicious cycle as one disorder can make the other worse. However, addiction, anxiety, and depression can be treated at a dual diagnosis treatment center in Long Beach, CA, or another city. Dual diagnosis…
Marijuana and AnxietyAnxiety Disorders, Culture & Media, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 19, 2019Marijuana is as widespread as ever, thanks to changing laws and social attitudes. What you and many Americans may not know is that marijuana links directly with increased anxiety. If you smoke weed and suffer from anxiety, look into inpatient anxiety disorder treatment centers. Read below to learn more about marijuana and anxiety. Marijuana: Chemicals and…
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 30, 2019Incidents that have brought on the question: “What does a panic attack feel like?” have happened to nearly everyone. After the event, we are not sure if we experienced a panic attack or something else. That includes many of the staffers at Promises Behavioral Health. As a result, trained experts help you understand the signs…
Anxiety vs Depression: How Can You Tell the Difference?Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 23, 2019On the surface, anxiety and depression seem entirely dissimilar. After all, people imagine anxiety as something that’s more active and pressing, while depression is more of a backdrop. But when it comes to anxiety vs depression, they actually share many symptoms and often occur together. Outpatient and inpatient depression treatment centers can help you determine which…
ADD vs ADHDAnxiety Disorders, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 22, 2019ADHD treatment programs are quite often part of drug and alcohol treatment. We are frequently asked to explain ADD vs ADHD by our clients. Many received a diagnosis of one or the other as kids, but others are just getting a diagnosis for the first time as adults, and the terms can be confusing. Since…
