Reading Time: 3 MinutesRandom Act Of Kindness Day is an awareness day on February 17th that encourages individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations nationwide to support acts of kindness. These simple acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day and even save a life. In the mental health world, we often tell those individuals to reach out for help, […]
Reading Time: 2 Minutes“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” – Laurell K. Hamilton Trauma is an innate response to an alarming event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the […]
Reading Time: < 1 MinutesThe new relationship supports both the residential and outpatient levels of care. Newport Beach, California: AKUA Mind & Body is now in-network to accept Cigna Health Insurance, a global health services company. Cigna’s mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of its clients by making health care simple, affordable, and predictable. […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesSelf-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is an annual global awareness day on March 1st. Raising awareness through education about self-harm leads to a better understanding of this disorder and empathy, and it also helps to eliminate the stigma. The goal is to educate individuals who do not engage in self-harm and reach out to those who […]
Reading Time: < 1 MinutesContinuum of Care Cycle. At AKUA Mind Body, we are focused on providing you with the help you need. Our treatment programs span across various levels of intensity designed to fit you or your loved one’s needs. With several facilities throughout the Los Angeles & Orange County Region, Sacramento Region, and San Diego Region, we […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesBillie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide the five-time Grammy award winner, became the youngest winner in history at 18 years old. But her journey was not easy. On the way to her big wins, Billie struggled with clinical depression and suicidal ideations and felt utterly alone in the world. “I was so […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesMental Illness and Addiction Disorders. The current global health crisis is extremely stressful for most people. Increased fear and anxiety are common reactors and overwhelming emotions are felt and fought at a time like this. Mental health is often considered an invisible illness. We do not wear signs of depression or anxiety on our sleeve […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe COVID-19 crisis has obviously disrupted all aspects of life in America and around the world. All of us are individually and professionally impacted in dramatic ways. At AKUA Mind Body, we are grateful that our business is an “essential service” and blessed to have the opportunity to continue to help our clients. The current […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesOur world is currently going through an unprecedentedly difficult time. With parents working from home, kids out of school, and the need for social distancing, our mental health, and underlying substance use disorders can be triggered now more than ever. Anxiety, fear of the unknown, depression, isolation, stress, financial difficulties, and boredom can trigger you, […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you’re living with this illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medication.” -Carrie Fisher The hope and vision […]
