How Stress Influences Eating Disorder Behaviors
It may come as a surprise that eating disorder behaviors are quite common, especially among young women. A recent survey revealed that 20 percent of college aged women feel that thoughts about their weight and eating dominate their life. These kinds of overwhelming thoughts can create a lot of stress that only seems to reinforce […]
The Link Between Depression and Prescription Drug Abuse
The 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 52 million people in the U.S. will use a prescription drug non-medically in their lifetime, dangerously not following the suggestions of a doctor, taking a drug inappropriately for mood-altering effects. One of the most commonly misused drugs is opioid painkillers, that can provide essential […]
5 Substances To Avoid With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, which is characterized by dramatic swings in between “high” and “low” emotional states, can be an extremely stressful mental health disorder. The person suffering can find either being in a state hard to deal with and out of control. However, through a combination of prescription medication and therapeutic intervention, many people with bipolar […]
Can a Better Diet Improve Depression?
It is clear for most people that their diets can have profound effect on their physical health and well-being but recent research has shown that food can also be strongly linked to mental health. In the modern world, there are complex and often confusing diet choices to make that go beyond simply satisfying hunger. What […]
The Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders With Addiction
What is a co occurring disorder? As treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse has become more advanced, new terms have been created to more accurately describe people who struggle from not only substance abuse, but from other disorders as well. The term co occurring disorder can be used to describe a combination of substance abuse […]
How Mental Illness Can Affect Families
As a mental illness develops, the symptoms not only affect the individual but it can also have an impact on the people closest to them. As much as the person with the disorder must learn to cope with their diagnosis, their loved ones and especially family members must also learn how to handle the illness. […]
Control Issues And Eating Disorders
Recent studies on the origins of eating disorders, specifically anorexia, have shed light on the physical, biological, and environmental factors that play a role in the development of the disorder. There doesn’t seem to be any one underlying cause for anorexia, but many believe that issues with control are quite common among those who suffer […]
How Mindful Meditation Can Aid Recovery
Early recovery can be an especially difficult time. Adjusting to the changes that starting recovery brings can take a toll on one’s mind and emotions. Many describe this period as an emotional rollercoaster, where one minute is brimming with hope and optimism about the future, and the next is filled with doubts and feelings of […]
Preventing Anxiety Disorders through Early Therapy
As children reach their adolescent years they could have a strong chance of developing an anxiety disorder if they have genetic vulnerability or grow up in an anxiety producing environment. Because of the many factors that can contribute to children possibly dealing with anxiety problems, preventative treatment can prove beneficial in reducing early symptoms of […]
Narcissism And Addiction: What They Have In Common
Most people first learn of the idea of narcissism by hearing or reading about the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo. In the story, Narcissus is a young man who dies after he sees his reflection in a pool of water and is consumed by his own vanity. In real life, narcissism is much […]