What to Do When Comforting a Depressed Friend Depression, Mental Health, mental health programsBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJuly 20, 2021Knowing how to comfort a depressed friend is a mystery to many. Managing a depressive episode can be difficult and isolating, not only for the depressed person but also for those who care. Many people around you may not understand what to do or say, even when sincerely wanting to help. Whatever you do, take…
Changing the Way We Talk About Bipolar Disorder Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamMarch 30, 2021Understanding Bipolar Disorder Often misunderstood, bipolar disorder can carry a stigma like many other mental health disorders. People who do not understand bipolar disorder can make negative assumptions about it, and these misconceptions can do real damage. They undermine self-esteem. They can discourage someone from coming to terms with their mental health and asking for…
Breaking Stigmas in Mental Health Treatment: Say What You Mean Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamMarch 23, 2021In terms of breaking stigmas in mental health care and how we think about mental health, does what we say matter? Do we actually perpetuate stigmas by participating in conversations where the misinformed or stigmatized language is used? Imagine Joe, who has privately managed bipolar disorder for the past 12 years, having a conversation with…
Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight Path Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller AddictionBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamSeptember 29, 2020“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a…
5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health Programs Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamSeptember 15, 2020You or a loved one are faced with the decision to seek help for a mental health diagnosis, mental health disorder or uncertainty in knowing that something does not feel right. Accepting that you or a loved one needs help is a step in the right direction in changing your current trajectory. Finding the right…
Common Relapse Triggers Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJuly 25, 2020Common Relapse Triggers Things like cravings and triggers can remain for weeks, months, or even years after your last use, which is why relapsing is common. A relapse happens when you develop a substance abuse disorder after achieving a period of sobriety and abstinence. Overall, up to 60% of people with a substance abuse disorder…
Depression Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJuly 18, 2020Depression Treatment During COVID-19 As the stock market dropped to extreme lows recently and the outbreak of COVID-19 intensified, people in the United States began panicking. With already over 275,000 cases worldwide and more than 11,000 deaths, many governors and leaders are requesting that people only go out for essential items. Restaurants are closing their…
Isolation Can Give You The Opportunity To Look Inward Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJune 22, 2020Negative Feelings During Isolation. People who are dealing with isolation during this time have been set apart for one reason or another. The fact is everyone is dealing with isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are not interacting with one another in a way that we are familiar with. We are advancing toward a new…
Sober Time Is Never Dead Time Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJune 15, 2020How To Fill Your Time Sober In Quarantine. If you’re wondering how to fill your time sober in quarantine, try filling your time with yourself. Lean into this gift that money can’t buy. TIME. Stop worrying about the “what if’s” and the “when is’s” All of those things will take care of themselves. No one…
Can Anxiety Treatment Help During the COVID-19 Crisis? Addiction Recovery, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJune 10, 2020Those who may respond more strongly to the stress of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak include people who have mental health conditions, including problems with substance use. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As such, if you’re susceptible to using drugs or alcohol to cope, it is extremely…
