Reading Time: 3 MinutesWhen we see the last day of the year approaching on our calendars, what are the first thoughts we have? We think about how we might improve our physical and emotional selves. Healthy nutrition, frequent exercise, and—possibly most importantly—improving our mental health are among our New Year’s objectives. However, let’s face it, life often gets […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesAddiction recovery is a long journey that requires people to dig deep and look inward at their past actions, emotional states, triggers, and behaviors and work to overcome negative feelings and relationships associated with the addiction. Shame and guilt are common mindsets and emotions associated with addiction, and although these terms are commonly used interchangeably, […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesWhat is a mental health crisis? You feel like a massive disconnect from reality. You don’t feel like you’re a part of the world anymore. Everything feels too much, too intense, too fast. You feel like you can’t go on anymore, like you are stuck in a narrow tunnel that keeps getting smaller, or you […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhen clicking through mental health and addiction websites, it is nearly impossible to escape the pop-up AI chatbots asking, “How can I help you?” The intersection of technology and mental health has opened up new possibilities, challenging the traditional notions of therapeutic interventions. Could artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots step in to bridge the gaps in […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesMany people may have heard the term “5150” in the news related to the Britney Spears conservatorship case when she was placed on a 5150 in 2008, the beginning of her battle to free herself from her family. These emergency psychiatric holds are not just for celebrities and happen daily for the general population who […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesOrange County’s contract with Mind OC to manage the Be Well campus will end on Sept. 30, 2024, due to 38 operational problems in a recent audit conducted by the county in July. Be Well OC will manage operations directly instead of through an intermediary nonprofit. Subcontractors hired by the county will continue to provide […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesCommunity Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court is a new program in California that launched in October 2023 and slowly rolled out throughout the year to other counties to help people with mental health and substance use disorders get the support they need while combating California’s homeless crisis. Eight counties are enrolled in this plan: […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an estimated 4% of the world’s population. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood however it is a lifelong disorder. It is characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can make it difficult for you to pay attention and control your behaviors. You […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesTrauma therapy is a type of therapy that can help you work through the emotional impact triggered by a traumatic event. Over 50% of people experience a form of trauma in their lives, and although not everyone is impacted by long-term emotional and psychological consequences, a traumatic experience can severely impact how you function in […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesDo you constantly find yourself putting your needs last in a relationship? Do you sacrifice your own happiness while trying to please others? Do you feel like your life cannot exist without a loved one? If so, you may be experiencing the toxic effects of a codependent relationship. Codependency breeds toxicity and vice versa, often […]
