The Power of Positive Thinking: Shifting Mindsets for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Having a dual diagnosis can be difficult to experience and challenging to treat. If you or a loved one is grappling with co-occurring disorders, you may benefit from specialized programs that take an “outside of the box” approach to treatment. One such treatment approach is positive thinking. The focus of this article is the power […]
How to Treat Panic Attacks in Teens
“Panic attack” is a phrase that has become interchangeably used with anxiousness, but that isn’t a typical panic attack. An actual panic attack is a sudden sharp chest pain that makes breathing challenging. As a result, the heart beats abnormally. Panic or anxiety attacks are prevalent in teens, and they can be incredibly disturbing because […]
Can ADHD Cause Addiction?
When we think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is often someone abusing drugs and alcohol. We tend to think of substance abuse as the primary factor related to addiction, but what if that isn’t the case? There are certain times when substance abuse is the result of other issues. Certain health […]
Are There Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Southern California?
Nearly one in five adults in the United States is living with a mental health condition. This accounts for more than 50 million people, 15 million of whom have a serious mental illness. Some of the most common include anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder. To make matters worse, nearly 20 million people in […]
Is ADHD Medication Addictive?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders among children and teenagers. ADHD is characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behaviors, often making it difficult to focus and act appropriately. According to the CDC, over 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Making matters even […]
What are the Signs of Depression in Teens?
There’s nothing abnormal about feeling sad, lonely, or unhappy at certain times in life. It’s something we all experience from time to time and for different reasons – a loved one passes away, troubles at work or school, or fighting with a loved one. With that said, some people experience extreme and persistent moments of […]
What are the Types of Anxiety Disorder?
It is normal to feel anxiety from time to time. Whether it is interviewing for a job, driving in rush hour traffic, or taking an exam, anxiety can help you focus and motivate you to do your best. In most cases, feelings of anxiousness will gradually dissipate when a stress-inducing situation resolves itself. However, if […]
How Does Depression Affect Addiction?
Depression (commonly known as major depressive disorder) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. According to data provided by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): An estimated 21.0 million (8.4 percent) of adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. The prevalence of major depressive […]
What Disorders Commonly Affect Teens?
Mental illness is not exclusively an adult issue. Increasingly, mental health in teenagers is becoming a serious health concern. It is estimated that 1 in 5 teens have a diagnosable mental disorder. In fact, 50 to 75 percent of teens that develop anxiety and other mood disorder do so during adolescence. If left untreated, mental […]
What to Do During a Panic Attack
Everyone will have moments where they feel anxious or fearful of a situation. These feelings are a normal and natural response to certain events in our daily lives. However, there are some who experience sudden attacks of anxiety that last several minutes and feel overwhelmed with fear. These short but intense moments of gripping fear […]
