Every September, the US recognizes the power and availability of treatment of substance use and mental health issues through National Recovery Month. September is therefore also a wonderful time to raise awareness and understanding surrounding addiction and mental health treatment. This month-long homage to the journey of recovery has taken place for over three decades,…
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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…
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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…
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Many users of marijuana don’t see it as a problem. But marijuana use can quickly transform from a recreational pastime to a dependency that’s difficult to shake, especially among teens and young adults, but we are seeing it more frequently in older adults as well. Recognizing that your relationship with any substance, whether it’s alcohol…
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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…
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It isn’t always easy to know when recreational enjoyment of alcohol transforms from a harmless social activity into something more disruptive to your daily life. We all seek ways to cope with triggers that induce stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and mood disorders. But during difficult times, comforts that we rely on to…
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Even the calmest people are having anxiety over our present situation. COVID-19 is inherently anxiety-provoking, and these times are unprecedented. The world has never experienced an episode of global shutdown on this scale, and we’re all trying to adapt while facing a lot of unknowns. So if you’re feeling excessively anxious, know that you’re not…
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Nonstop coverage of COVID-19 on nearly every television station is stress-inducing to say the least. For those of us who are vulnerable to depression or similar mental health conditions, the constant barrage of news and death counts can feel intense and overwhelming. This, coupled with the sudden isolation caused by quarantine, may trigger a mental…
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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…
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