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 ADHD Anxiety 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…
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Xanax? Anxiety Disorders, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 15, 2019Xanax, 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. It is also considered highly…
Coping Strategies for Mild Anxiety Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 4, 2018To 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 Is C-PTSD? Causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 4, 2018A person who experiences repetitive, long-term captivity or abuse can develop a disorder known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or C-PTSD. This condition is usually caused by a series of traumas that occur over a long period of time, rather than by a single traumatic event. Being repeatedly treated in an abusive way over a…
Anxiety in the Workplace: Mental Health Facts Anxiety DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 14, 2017Those 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 life intervals and that 18% live with it daily. The people most vulnerable appear to be women and…
Anxiety Statistics on College Campuses: What You Need to Know Anxiety DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 27, 2017In 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.
13 Facts About Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 10, 2015Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the United States, but many people aren’t aware of the basic facts about anxiety. Nearly a fifth of adults have an anxiety disorder, so even if you don’t have one personally, you probably know someone who does. These facts can help you understand anxiety disorders, and…
