Prolonged addiction can change you as a person. Perhaps your past addictive behaviors destroyed relationships with loved ones, distracted you from your hobbies, and hampered your performance in the workplace. Once treatment is completed and you transition into long-term recovery,… Read More ›
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Identifying the Benefits of Pets for Mental Health
Challenging the effects of mental health disorders and engaging in effective healing can be complicated. Each person will have their journey to healthier, sustainable healing. At Avalon Malibu, each person is encouraged to find their journey to a healthy future… Read More ›
Meditation and Hearing Voices
Those living with mental health disorders can sometimes hear voices in their heads, and this experience can be incredibly distressing. Processing these voices is paramount to prevent further stress and risky behaviors that may negatively impact oneself or others. Meditation… Read More ›
Mental Health and Hygiene
The effects of stress and mental health disorders can impact every aspect of daily life, from a person’s work, self-care, and sleep to their hygiene. Mental health and hygiene can also be more interconnected than many may realize. Those living… Read More ›
The Role of Healing Your Inner Child in Addiction Recovery
Childhood trauma can cause lasting damage. Many survivors of childhood trauma carry deep feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. Unfortunately, it is also common for those with a history of childhood trauma to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. If… Read More ›
What Is Intergenerational Depression?
Depression is increasingly common, with an estimated 21 million adults across the United States having experienced at least one depressive episode as of 2021. However, while depression can feel incredibly isolating, its effects are rarely truly confined. Parents living with… Read More ›
Discussing the Effects of Caffeine on Mental Health
Caffeine is a staple in many people’s daily routines, found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and even certain medications. While it is widely consumed for its stimulating effects, not everyone is aware of the effects of caffeine on mental health. … Read More ›
Your Mental Health Rights
Going into treatment for mental health issues can be an overwhelming experience, especially if it’s your first time. It’s easy to feel like you have no control. Fortunately, there are laws in place to ensure that you are the one… Read More ›
The Impact of Meditation and Learning How to Ground Yourself
Maybe you are stressed out from trying to balance education, work, and relationships. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by all that life requires. Many people struggle to juggle life’s most important responsibilities. Fortunately, meditative practices can provide you… Read More ›
Balancing Parenthood and Mental Health: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Parents
Receiving a mental health diagnosis can be a transformative experience. For parents, the impact is magnified by the responsibility of caring for children while managing their own well-being. Balancing parenthood with a new diagnosis can be difficult. However, with the… Read More ›