Reading Time: 4 MinutesPressing “snooze” on the alarm four times in a row, waiting until the last minute to finish a work deadline, rushing to school to make it on time, delaying paying bills until the due date; are you guilty of these? Certain activities are just more challenging to complete than others. After all, filing your income […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesEach summer feels hotter than the last, and it seems people are becoming irritable with the heat. Do you feel irritated, angry, or depressed in hot weather? If so, you are not alone. According to studies, Earth is heating up, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Worldwide, 2016 was the warmest year […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesIntrusive thoughts are unexpected thoughts or images that pop into your head often out of nowhere. They are strange, distressing, unwanted, and often unpleasant. In general, these intrusive thoughts happen to nearly everyone from one time to another and usually, people ignore them and move on with whatever they are doing. Examples of intrusive thoughts […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesOctober is an important awareness month highlighting ADHD and OCD, two mental health disorders that unfortunately still carry a lot of stigmas, mainly because they are misunderstood among the general population. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common mental health disorders. To the untrained eye, some of the symptoms associated with attention […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesDo you struggle with controlling your alcohol consumption but still maintain a sense of normalcy and routine despite your alcohol use? Your loved ones may overlook your heavy drinking because you hide your behavior and can manage your life. Do you drink alone to help soothe your emotions and stressors? Do you become defensive when […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesADHD, a neurodivergent disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and adults. But it is often misunderstood. As summer ends and school is back in session, neurodivergent disorders are becoming more publicized in the news and, as a result, hopefully becoming de-stigmatized in the classroom and society. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAkua Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the opening of our newest outpatient facility to serve the behavioral health needs of the San Diego community. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Akua Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the opening of our newest outpatient facility to serve the behavioral health needs of the San […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesOverconsumption of alcohol in the form of alcohol misuse is tightly linked to the service industry. The service industry, particularly the food and beverage service industry, has some of the highest rates of alcohol abuse of any profession. Because of the high stress, fast pace, and high demand to meet customers’ needs, many service industry […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesDepression is a common complication that occurs after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Studies show that approximately 50% of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression in the first year, and nearly two-thirds of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression within seven years after the injury. Depression is a long-term […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesSwitching to Zoom forever may be convenient but can it lead to loneliness? Since COVID-19, millions of people have adapted from working in an office to working at home, and now this “work from home” trend has become the norm, even if some people are starting to flock back into office life. For businesses, having […]
