Individuals put off seeking mental health or addiction help for a few different reasons. For some, the fear of commitment or financial constraints is why they avoid treatment. In other situations, feeling like their struggles aren’t “big enough,” or they… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
How to Identify Triggers and Create Coping Strategies
There are many different things that you can do to aid yourself in recovery, including learning to identify triggers. Learning about these things can be a great way to set yourself up for success and make sure that you can… Read More ›
The Impact of Stigmatization on Addiction and Mental Health
The unfortunate reality of our current society is that the impact of stigmatization on addiction and mental health is a serious issue. There are many people that avoid getting mental health help because they’re afraid of how they’ll be seen… Read More ›
How School Stress Relates to Addiction and Mental Health Problems
Obtaining higher education is an exciting accomplishment that anyone should be proud of. Nothing worth it in life comes easy, though. As an adult, juggling work, home, and school is a balance that isn’t easy to maintain. Getting assignments in… Read More ›
Why Phobias Are More Present in Women Than Men
Affecting nearly ten percent of adults living in the US, specific phobias are among the most common mental health concerns recognized. Within this high percentage, studies have shown a significant difference between the prevalence in women and men, with women… Read More ›
Increasing Your Motivation Through Motivational Enhancement Therapy
At Avalon Malibu, we provide a variety of different therapeutic options because we understand that everyone has different needs. Everyone’s recovery journey is different, so we seek to provide comprehensive care that takes a variety of different factors into account.… Read More ›
Is Multiple Personality Disorder the Same as It’s Portrayed on TV?
There are many different mental health conditions and it’s important to learn about the differences between them. Unfortunately, the way that many diagnoses are portrayed on TV isn’t accurate. This is the case for multiple personality disorder (MPD), now known… Read More ›
How Does Social Media Play Into Mental Health Problems?
Social media is a huge part of daily life for the average household. From adolescence through adulthood, most of the population utilizes one platform or another. What brings families together and makes communication for long-distance relatives can also be a… Read More ›
The Benefits of Long-Term Residential Care
Mental health disorders affect as many as 57.8 million (one in five) adults living in the U.S. The reality of mental health concerns lives all around us. Without proper treatment, conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder (SUD), can… Read More ›
How to Find Physical Activities That Make You Feel Good
According to a 2021 study, approximately one in five (57.8 million) American adults face a mental illness. These illnesses do not discriminate and can affect anyone. While seeking professional care and treatment is the best thing you can do for… Read More ›
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