The term depression is commonly misused in place of everyday sadness. Clinical depression is a serious diagnosis that affects the way you think, feel, and function. Depression has many key differences from sadness. It can be critical to recognize the… Read More ›
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How Treatment Can Help You Learn to Manage Anxiety Disorders
Characterized by feelings of chronic worry and/or fear, anxiety disorders pose immense challenges to daily life and well-being. For instance, living with an anxiety disorder may make it difficult to explore new situations and experiences, cause an individual to withdraw… Read More ›
Managing Spending the Holidays in Treatment
The holiday season is upon us, and as we know, for some, this is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. For others, though, the holiday season may overlap with time spent in addiction treatment. This could… Read More ›
How Does Residential Treatment Help Clients Find Freedom?
Residential treatment for addiction can have structure and rules in place that may seem restrictive. Avalon Malibu knows addiction can take away the things you value in life. We also know addiction is a challenging disease, so it is important… Read More ›
Not Just Germs: The Different Types of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often portrayed as an aversion to germs, an obsession with symmetry, or constant handwashing. However, many different types of OCD are often ignored or not discussed because they are taboo, not taken seriously, or simply not… Read More ›
The Risks of Long-Term Valium Use
Valium is a type of benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed by mental health practitioners to treat anxiety. It can be helpful in reducing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, different types of anxiety, and co-occurring conditions. However, Valium is often misused by some… Read More ›
What to Look For in an Addiction Treatment Center
If you’re currently looking for an addiction treatment center, you may be feeling slightly overwhelmed. There are so many different options to consider and it can be challenging to know which center is the right choice for you. If you’re… Read More ›
The Benefits of Receiving a Mental Health Diagnosis
Mental health is often complicated and it’s always unique. Remembering this is essential, as everyone has their own journey and their own experiences. In many cases, receiving a mental health diagnosis can bring up complicated feelings. Some people feel relieved,… Read More ›
Do Holistic Treatment Techniques Actually Work in Addiction Recovery?
Addiction recovery can be complex. It’s important to remember that recovery is different for everyone. Because of this, we provide a variety of options for our clients at Avalon Malibu. From creating treatment plans to setting treatment goals, we take… 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 ›