Is Your Anxiety Getting Worse? Anxiety Disorders, Culture & Media, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 12, 2020You may find that you want to close yourself off from seeing friends or meeting new people due to anxiety. That you feel the need to say “no” to invitations or have an escape plan in order to make it through the day lately. The more you try to alleviate the feelings of worry or…
COVID-19 and the Link Between Mind and Body Wellness Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big…
Signs of Stress Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 10, 2020Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some adults experience stress in ways that sometimes leads to ‘bad’ stress, rather than the typical ‘good’ stress. What are the signs of stress when combined with substance use disorders? The experienced professionals at Promises Behavioral Health understand the physical and emotional impact of stress on adults.…
Coping With Anxiety During COVID-19 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 30, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has induced mounting anxiety in millions of people across the United States. With stocks steadily dropping, small businesses closing their doors for good, and mounting fatalities each day, it’s no wonder emotions are running high. Historically, economic downturns have triggered growing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicides among those most impacted by…
Anxiety in High School Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Some anxiety is normal and healthy. A normal dose of worry or anxiety can help us to deal with stressful situations, like studying for an exam. However, when teens have anxiety in high school, they may find it more difficult to face such scenarios and become consumed by them. Anxiety in high school has its…
Anxiety Statistics on College Campuses: What You Need to Know Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 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 must deal with academic pressures and life challenges that are stretching them to the breaking point. If your child is currently in college or…
OCD Presents Unique Challenges in the Workplace Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) disrupts millions of people’s relationships, self-esteem, and home lives each year, but the disorder can also be extremely difficult to manage in the workplace. The patterns and rituals that hallmark the disorder, such as repeatedly checking the door to be sure it’s locked, can negatively affect a person’s job performance and ability…
Anxiety and the College Student Adolescent Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020Anxiety comes with the territory in college, and a little is a good thing. After all, it’s what helps spur you to finish that paper, to pay attention to your health and safety, and to show up for class. However, for many people, anxiety takes over your life. Anxiety and the college student don’t have…
Nurture Yourself With Nature Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020As a result of the first Earth Day, the Environmental Protection Agency was founded and the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts were passed. Earth Day also raised a conversation about the importance of sustainability of our ecosystems and being good stewards of the planet. But as we seek the most effective ways…
Children of Anxious Parents More Likely to Develop Anxiety Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 3, 2020Anxiety is one of the leading mental illnesses in the country today. Nearly a third of American adults struggle with this debilitating mental illness. Unfortunately, new research indicates that children of anxious parents are more likely to also suffer from anxiety. As a result, many of these children, teens, adolescents, and young adults may also…
