Reading Time: 2 Minutes Mentally preparing for the holidays can be tough for anyone but it is exceptionally difficult for those struggling with a substance or mental health disorder. Most individuals have a hard enough time dealing with various family dynamics, stressors from work and finances. Now compile that with a substance or mental health disorder and you have […]
Year: 2021
Akua is a Proud Sponsor of Run to Feed the Hungry: A Sacramento Tradition
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Register and Learn More: https://www.runtofeedthehungry.com/ Akua is a proud sponsor of Run to Feed the Hungry. This family-friendly event raises funds and awareness about hunger in our community! About Akua is Community Akua Staff regularly supports and volunteers with local nonprofits and organizations through our Akua Is Community Initiative. We believe giving back is an important part of the […]
Congratulations to our AKUA WARRIORS November 2021
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Akua is grateful for our amazing team of compassionate professionals whose mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change. Each month we recognize staff that is going above and beyond in providing the highest quality care for our clients. Congratulations to all of the Akua Warriors for November […]
Relapse Prevention During Recovery
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Transitioning out of acute treatment into the real world can be daunting. Regardless of whether you are seeking treatment for a mental health disorder like depression or a substance abuse disorder, staying on track to recovery in a less restrictive environment can be challenging because there are more temptations. According to studies, relapse rates vary […]
Mental Health Symptoms People Don’t Talk About
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Imagine someone with major depressive disorder, aka depression. Do they exhibit sad facial expressions with deep dark circles under their eyes? Are they in a black and white photo with their hands pressed up against their head? What about someone with anxiety? Does the image depict an individual with jumbled words coming out of their […]
Setting Goals for Your Mental Health in the New Year
Reading Time: 4 Minutes As we dive deep into the holiday season, the new year is right around the corner. Welcoming 2022 may seem daunting as the COVID pandemic and economy still worry many people about their futures. However, the New Year can be a fresh start, a way to celebrate your recovery and kickstart your mental health routine. […]
Recovery During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 Minutes December kicks off in full swing into the holiday season. However, you choose to celebrate it, the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time of year aimed to bring friends, family, and neighbors together. However, with all the excitement and joy, there are often moments of stress and anxiety for those in recovery […]
How to handle the upcoming holidays?
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Going home for the holidays always sounds nice in theory. The Hallmark Channel has hundreds of shows dedicated to holiday homecomings every year. However, life does not always resemble those movies. In fact, for those in recovery, it can be a painful event. This may also be the first time you or the family will […]
Ohana Family Support Group- Safeguarding Recovery from Addiction and Mental Illness during the Holidays
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Andrea Dressler, Vice president of Community Relations at Akua Mind & Body will be facilitating an online event for Ohana Families on the 7th of December 2021. The topic of discussion will be Safeguarding Recovery from Addiction and Mental Illness during the Holidays. Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/OhanaSupport Meeting ID: 86543531016 Passcode: 003841 Date: Dec. 7, 2021 […]
Expressing Gratitude During Recovery: Holiday Edition
Reading Time: 5 Minutes The holidays can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends and get into the festive holiday spirit, but for many, this time of year can also bring an insurmountable amount of stress and grief. Being in recovery during the holidays can sometimes bring feelings of loneliness or even temptation. Maybe you are […]