Reading Time: 4 Minutes Volunteering 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 […]
Month: June 2021
How do I Choose Between Psychotherapy and Medication?
Reading Time: 5 Minutes Medication, 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 […]
Living With An Addict: What to Know and How to Cope
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Tips 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 […]
Things To Know About An Outpatient Mental Health Facility in Newport Beach
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Outpatient 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 […]
PTSD Awareness: Helping a Loved One Cope with PTSD
Reading Time: 4 Minutes PTSD Awareness Month June is National Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD and reduce 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 […]
Stress Versus Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and Get Help
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Difference 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, […]
Common Reasons to Go To Therapy
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Do you need therapy? Taking the first step into starting therapy to better your mental health can be nerve-racking. Almost half of Americans will experience a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Despite their pain, most of these people will not seek psychotherapy. Although there are many reasons that people fail to seek […]
Pride Month 2021: Importance of Pride for LGBTQ
Reading Time: 3 Minutes LGBTQ Pride Month LGBTQ Pride Month occurs in the United States in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. This entire month is dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ voices, celebrating LGBTQ culture, and supporting LGBTQ rights. Although our society has taken tremendous steps forward in celebrating and uplifting this marginalized […]