Reading Time: 4 MinutesOur brains are composed of millions of brain cells (neurons) that communicate with each other to send signals throughout our body via neural pathways. As we continue to develop and learn in infancy and childhood, our neural pathways change, a term known as neural plasticity. At approximately 25 years of age, our neural pathways are […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes“A person never truly gets ‘over’ a suicide loss. You get through it. Day by day. Sometimes it’s moment by moment.” -Holly Kohler. Losing a loved one or someone close to you to suicide is one of the most difficult situations to navigate. The pain cannot be described and the intensity of the loss cannot […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesCelebrating at parties, watching a sports game with your friends, enjoying a night out on the town, or getting together after work for a drink can all be ways to socialize, blow off steam and enjoy friends. Still, for some people, these occasions can lead to binge drinking, potentially resulting in a dangerous experience of […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesMinority Mental Health in America “Minority Mental Health Month is a nationwide effort developed by Mental Health America to shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and others that face disproportionate inequities due to systemic barriers and historical adversity”. Marginalized, oppressed, and disenfranchised minority populations […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesVolunteering in addiction recovery is the opposite of an active drug and alcohol addiction. Volunteer work, whether it is time spent at homeless shelters, raising money for your favorite charity, or spending your free time tutoring underprivileged children, is a selfless act. Many believe that substance abuse is selfish, as many individuals engage in substance […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesMedication, psychotherapy, and a combination of both have been shown to help individuals who are struggling with mental disorders, eating disorders, emotional turmoil, and substance use disorders. There are multiple types of psychotherapy and a vast array of medications available for anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and other common mental health disorders. So […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesTips for living with someone who is struggling with addiction Living with other people, whether it is a family member, a roommate, a close friend or a romantic partner is always a give and take. You have to set your own boundaries, respect others’ boundaries and privacy and learn to find balance and understanding in […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesOutpatient Behavioral Health Center in Newport Beach Treatment for mental health disorders consists of prescription medications and psychotherapy in either an intensive setting such as inpatient or residential care or a more relaxed environment such as an outpatient behavioral health center. The outpatient mental health facility Newport Beach is a lower level of care. This […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesPTSD Awareness Month June is National Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about issues related to PTSD and reducing the stigma associated with PTSD. PTSD is often associated with war soldiers and veterans and although many men and women in combat are at risk of PTSD, this mental health […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesDifference Between Stress & Anxiety Individuals under stress will eventually start to feel mental and physical symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive troubles, and difficulty sleeping. Stress can often lead to anxiety, and these terms are often used interchangeably; however, there is a significant difference between stress and anxiety. Stress is a response to an external factor, […]
