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Energizing Afternoon Habits for Your Mental Health
Morning and nighttime habits have been mentioned constantly to help an individual start off their day or end their day. But afternoon habits can also increase energy and offer moments of care.
Mar 18th, 2022

Daily Dose of Self-Care & Self-Love
It is important for your health to take time to listen to your emotions and practice self-love. Read more to learn about self-care and self-love and ways to incorporate them into your lifestyle.
Mar 9th, 2022

Types of Mental Health Professionals

If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health symptoms and need professional help, this will provide you with the information and support you need to find the right care.
Feb 28th, 2022

Lunar New Year and AAPI Mental Health
Happy Lunar New Year! 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It is important to highlight the values of the Asian American and Pacific Islander population and break down the mental health stigma that pervades their culture.
Feb 1st, 2022

September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is an important time to raise awareness for suicide prevention and to learn the risks and warnings of suicide.
Sep 13th, 2021

Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Medications
Antidepressant and antipsychotic medications have many similarities and differences from one another. Read to learn more about these two types of medications used to treat mental health disorders.
Aug 3rd, 2021

PTSD vs. CPTSD
PTSD and CPTSD are similar yet different mental health conditions. They have various commonalities within the symptoms that individuals may experience. Read to learn more about each mental health conditions.
Jul 15th, 2021

Different Types of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, is an approach that is used to help individuals who are experiencing a variety of mental illnesses and struggling emotionally. Learn about the different forms of psychotherapy and what differentiates them.
Jul 13th, 2021

COVID-19 and Coping with Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic certainly made a major effect on the entire planet that brought many challenges that can initiate stressful situations in adults and children.
Jul 9th, 2021

OCD vs. OCPD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, OCPD, differ from one another in various ways. They are two distinct conditions that have their own symptoms and treatment plans. Read to learn more about them!
Jun 25th, 2021

Returning Back to Work After the COVID Pandemic
As more and more people get vaccinated, restrictions in California are lifting meaning that people are retuning back to work. Read about how to comfortably adjust back into the office.
Jun 23rd, 2021

Pets Improving Mental Health
There are numerous health benefits that come from becoming a pet owner. Individuals are able to share their lives with companion animals and help improve their physical and mental health.
Jun 9th, 2021

Athletes and Mental Health

Read about how professional athletes also suffer from the many symptoms of mental health disorders.
Jun 8th, 2021

Journaling for Mental Health
Journaling is beneficial because it has been proven to help individuals manage stress and emotions. Read to learn more about how journaling can help create a positive impact for mental health.
May 26th, 2021

Benefits of Physical Activity for Mental Health
Physical activity is important in maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle. It has numerous benefits for not just individuals' physical wellbeing but mental as well. Read to learn more about the benefits of physical activity for mental health.
May 20th, 2021

Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a mental health condition that occurs as the body's reaction. This can happen either from a threat or perceived threat. Read to learn more about the different and common types of anxiety disorders.
May 7th, 2021

5 Types of Impulse Control Disorders
An impulse control disorder occurs when individuals have a condition where he/she has trouble controlling emotions or behaviors. Read to learn more about the five different impulse control disorders.
Apr 9th, 2021

Pandemic Depression and TMS Treatment
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the entire world not only physically but mentally as well. Read about what scientists are doing to look into treatments for severe depression.
Apr 5th, 2021

Benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a healing treatment that may help relieve stress and boost individuals' moods. Read to learn more about the benefits regarding the usage of aromatherapy and essential oils.
Mar 24th, 2021

Benefits of Sleeping 7 to 9 Hours Every Day
Sleep is important for individuals' minds and bodies. It is beneficial physically and mentally. Read to learn more about the pros of getting enough sleep and what health benefits can be gained from it.
Feb 3rd, 2021

Differences Between Bipolar Disorders I & II
Bipolar disorder, also known and formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition causing extreme mood swings with emotional highs and lows. Read to learn more about bipolar disorders type I & II.
Jan 25th, 2021

Sleep, Exercise, and Raw Fruits and Veggies

Read about how the three pillars of mental health help predict onset of mental illness disorders. These three behaviors can increase an individual's risk of many mental health disorders but with proper guidance, the risks can be reduced.
Jan 20th, 2021

What is Schizoaffective Disorder?

Schizoaffective disorder occurs when individuals endure schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms. Read to learn more about this mental health disorder along with the symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Jan 8th, 2021

Celebrating New Years during a Pandemic
2020 has been full of surprises. As 2021 approaches, here are a list of ways to celebrate with your loved ones while social distancing and following CDC guidelines.
Dec 28th, 2020

Self-Care Tips for Mental Heath
It is crucial for individuals to take the steps necessary to care for their mental health. Read more to learn about useful self-care tips to help improve and better every day lives.
Dec 23rd, 2020

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD for short, is a type of depression that correlates to the changes in seasons. Read to learn more about the symptoms and treatments for SAD.
Nov 10th, 2020

Different Types of Treatments for ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD for short, is a mental health condition that develops during childhood and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about the different types of treatments for ADHD.
Oct 30th, 2020

Different Types of Mental Disorders
Mental disorders or mental illnesses are conditions that affect individuals' thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. This could be occasional or chronic. Read to learn more about the different types of mental disorders.
Oct 12th, 2020

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs when an individual has difficulty recovering from an experience or traumatic event. Read more to learn about the symptoms and long lasting effects of PTSD.
Sep 22nd, 2020

September is Suicide Awareness Month
The month of September is a time to raise awareness towards suicide prevention. This is an annual week-long campaign in the United States that helps inform the general public all about suicide.
Sep 9th, 2020

Tips to Stay Focused for Working Remotely During COVID-19
At the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 took away the privilege of being able to work and go to school due to it being unsafe to be around others. Instead, many had to adjust to working remotely and struggle being productive in the environment given to them.
Aug 20th, 2020

Recognizing Anxiety in Others
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. which affects more than 18% of the population. Read about how to recognize anxiety disorders in someone you know and what you can do to help.
Aug 17th, 2020

Different Forms of Depression

Read about the various different types of depression and some tips on how to cope and deal with the symptoms.
Aug 7th, 2020

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD for short, is an anxiety disorder that causes individuals to have obsessive or repetitive thoughts. There are certain theories that may be the cause of OCD, but it is still unknown and not proven.
Aug 3rd, 2020

Five Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are known to be the most common mental illness in the U.S. and affects roughly around 40 million adults in the United Stated at the age of 18 and older. It is important to know how to recognize and treat anxiety.
Jul 20th, 2020

How to Stay Productive during Quarantine
There has been numerous changes to our daily lives because since the corona virus has reached the United States. The numbers keep rising while businesses and school are going remote. These are some ideas to be productive during this time.
Jul 16th, 2020

TMS and its Effect on Insomnia

Learn about how TMS is currently being used to study sleep disorders and other disorders associated with insomnia, such as insomnia, Parkinson's, Anxiety, and, Chronic Pain.
Jul 15th, 2020

Dealing with Workplace Anxiety: At Home and In-Person
Social anxiety can be a heavy mental burden to carry through every day interactions at work or on digital conference calls. Use these tips and guidelines to help you navigate through the anxiety and feel more confident.
May 29th, 2020

Finding Food When There's None Left on The Shelves
We want to make sure the residents of Orange County will be able to nourish themselves and their families with healthy, whole foods and necessary supplies. Take the time to take care of what matters most.
May 5th, 2020

An Underused Option for Severe Depression
A new study supports the use of noninvasive brain stimulation in people with severe depression who haven't responded to medication. Harvard Health Publishing
Mar 19th, 2020