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Addressing Unacknowledged Anger and Aggression

Anger and aggression are normal feelings, just like sadness and happiness. When any feeling is avoided or ignored, it can...

Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults

There are a lot of individuals who live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is commonly diagnosed in children. However, its...

Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Treatments Options

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is much more common than some people may think. This is why so many are living with...

Is Postpartum Depression a Mental Health Disorder?

Mental health disorders can exist in various forms, shapes, and sizes, and postpartum depression (PPD) is often times overlooked as...

Therapy Options Offered at SoCal Mental Health

Mental health is the state of one's mind. The mind encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. When these components of...

The Stigma Around Mental Health Problems in the Workplace

The working world we live in requires an income to maintain provisions for shelter, food, and other needs or wants....

The First Steps in Considering Mental Health Treatment

Many people experience mental health issues; some struggle knowingly, while others do unknowingly. As mental health maintenance is essentially life...

How Mental Health Issues Affects Physical Health

Mental health has a direct effect on physical health. Being mentally at your best promotes the ability to be at...

Dual Diagnosis – SUD, BD, and BPD

Contents Dual Diagnosis - SUD, BD, and BPD Overcoming an addiction–to alcohol or another drug–is extremely challenging. And struggling with...

What Are Somatoform Disorders?

Some people struggle with somatoform disorders unknowingly. Life is meant to be lived fully and enjoyed, but it starts to...

Does Social Media Use Exacerbate Social Anxiety Disorder?

Social anxiety and social media can form a rather toxic relationship. Social media can offer significant benefits for those with...

The Long-Term Effects of Stimulant Abuse

Stimulant use can be extremely harmful. When misused, stimulants can become easy to overindulge in. Stimulant abuse is common, and...

Creativity, Cognition, and Positivity

The mind is the center point of the human body. It is the control center and sends instructions and commands...

Dating in Recovery

Dating during recovery is usually not advised. This is due to the reality that you are essentially dating yourself and...

PTSD in Adults: How to Move Forward After Trauma

Many individuals experience trauma at some point in their lives. Sometimes trauma can follow you from your childhood into adulthood....

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: How to Improve Psychological Flexibility

It is likely that no human being has mastered the art of being fully present in one single moment. Abandoning...

Is Extreme Shyness a Mental Health Issue?

Extreme shyness can lead to a state of constant anxiety. This consistent feeling of fear creates a level of social...

Dual Diagnosis vs. Co-occurring Disorders

What Is Agoraphobia, and Can It Be Treated?

 It is difficult to imagine not being able to leave one's home. Sadly, some people have an irrational fear of...

Forgetfulness and Absentmindedness: Do I Have Dementia?

Do you ever have those days when you cannot find your keys, car, or patience? If so, you are in...