Many people begin to suffer from depression without realizing it. Close friends and loved ones may not even be able to tell that they are experiencing the early stages of a serious and debilitating mental illness that affects an estimated 14 million American adults. There are many promising treatment modalities that effectively treat depression and…
For anyone who has struggled with alcohol use, the way out may seem too far or too difficult to navigate. That’s why it’s crucial to seek the right help when you’re ready to change your relationship with drinking alcohol. Alcohol use disorder has been classified as a biological, brain-based disease, which can make it especially…
Located near the majestic Pacific vistas of La Jolla by the Sea, True Life Center offers sanctuary and hope to those seeking help. The only San Diego mental health treatment program to provide integrative intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP), True Life has cultivated a team of experts who collaborate extensively to…
Depression is an extremely common mental condition that affects many children, young adults, and adults. It can have a major impact on your brain, your mood, and your outlook on life. For those who are silently suffering, it’s important to understand the different signs of depression in order to treat it properly. If depression goes…
Those suffering from depression often equate the illness to living underwater: interactions feel muffled, perspective is blurred, and completing even simple tasks can be slow and difficult. For the estimated 14 million American adults suffering from depressive disorders, the powerful current of isolation, numbness, lethargy, irritability, and helplessness can interfere with every aspect of life.…
Anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stress, and it has a very important purpose. It is designed to signal dangerous, uncomfortable, or unfamiliar situations so that we remain aware and alert. However, for the 40 million adults affected by anxiety disorders (which includes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder),…
With the abundance of treatment options and mental health professionals, each promising different approaches and better results, finding the right care, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for you or a loved one can be an added stressor in an already challenging situation. Below, True Life Center’s Executive Medical Director, Dr. Krista Roybal, shares some…