Blog
Our blog regularly posts new content about topics related to the treatment of mental health disorders, substance use, and ongoing recovery. We gear each post toward individuals undergoing or contemplating treatment and their loved ones. Education is an integral part of recovery, which is why we present topics about navigating everyday life before, during, and after treatment. Learn how to overcome challenges using new skills and resources.
Learning About Your Anxiety
Stress is a common and normal feeling. It occurs during situations where we feel under pressure. While stress can help...
Read MoreWhy Does Group Therapy for Depression Work?
Depression is often a lonely battle. It can feel as if no one understands what you are going through. However,...
Read MoreWhat Coping Skills Exist for Persistent Depressive Disorder?
If you're someone who struggles with mental health distress, you likely understand how difficult it can be to cope with...
Read MoreCognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Stress Relief
We all experience stress in our lives; it is inevitable. Each of us deals with stress differently. Unfortunately, many people...
Read MoreTrauma and Substance Abuse
How is trauma connected with substance abuse? Some might think it is because a person who has experienced trauma is...
Read MoreHow Important is Self-Care During Grief and Loss?
How do you cope with losing a loved one and the accompanying grief? Most people do not give grief much...
Read MoreThe Impact of Social Media on Our Mental Health
In this generation, social media plays a significant role in our everyday lives. While we are aware of this, we...
Read MoreThe Value of Individualized Treatment
As humans, we are all unique. Although we can be grouped based on defining characteristics, we must remember that we...
Read MoreHow to Forgive and Why It Matters in Recovery
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) requires more than just achieving sobriety. Similarly, recovery from mental health disorders requires more...
Read MoreThe Power of Journaling During Recovery
Our brains are constantly working regardless of where we are or what we are doing. They work to take in...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Group Therapy
Effective treatment for mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) requires more than individual psychotherapy. Recovery is a process that...
Read MoreOCD Quiz & Guide
Contents OCD Quiz & GuideWhat is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?How is OCD Diagnosed? Various Types of OCDWhat Causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?Psychiatric Disorders that Co-Occur...
Read MoreHappiness, Thankfulness, and Learning to Appreciate Existence
What is happiness? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, happiness is “the state of pleasurable contentment of mind; deep pleasure...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Co-Dependency
Healthy relationships are good for mental health. It is good to know that when times get tough, we have people...
Read MoreExposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Anxiety
Every so often, we all become a little uneasy or slightly worried when we face normal everyday stresses. This feeling...
Read MoreSubstance Use: Health of the Mind and Body
We take many things we enjoy in life that we take for granted: our health, good food, meaningful relationships with...
Read MoreHow to Know When a Loved One Needs Help With Their Mental Health
Contents What are Mental Health Disorders? Mental Health Disorder Statistics Types of Mental Health Disorders Signs & Symptoms of Mental...
Read MoreHow to Combat a Technology Addiction
In today's day and age, we live in a world connected through technology. Modern technology has developed numerous valuable devices...
Read MoreCan I Quit Substance Use Cold Turkey?
One of the most critical parts of early sobriety and recovery is referred to as detoxification or detox. Most effectively...
Read MoreMood Disorders vs. Personality Disorders
When it comes to mental health, many people neglect to understand the prevalence and knowledge of mental health disorders. Most...
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We Want You
to Succeed
Educating yourself about mental health and substance use topics can decrease the risk of complications or relapse. We want you to succeed at regaining control of your life. We design each of our blog posts to provide valuable information about ways to heal and recover.
The more you know, the easier it will be to get the help you need. Learn more about our facility or services by contacting SoCal Mental Health at (949) 502-2041.
