Pandemic Effects: Social Anxiety

The pandemic disrupted every aspect of our lives. On their own, each of these changes might have been small. Shifting to remote work was challenging, for example. So were the many months of isolation and feeling…

School is out, warm weather is here, and more and more people are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. The feeling of “normal” is slowly coming back to our communities. But many of us are left with questions and…

Many teenagers and young adults spend more time than they should on social media, and a quick notification check can quickly turn into a half-hour of mindless scrolling through the latest posts. While social media…

The winter months can be a tough time for people who face mental health challenges. The days are shorter, and winter weather means that people spend less time outdoors and in the sunshine. These conditions can lead…

Trauma can impact anyone, and often, a person experiences the effects of trauma for years after the event occurs. Ongoing symptoms of trauma can include a general lack of trust with others, trouble forming…

National Suicide Prevention Week occurs each year in September and includes World Suicide Prevention Day . During the week, people take action to help reduce the number of suicides in their communities. Sadly,…

Each year, tens of thousands of people in the US die from suicide, and more than a million Americans attempt suicide. Suicide deeply impacts a person’s entire social circle, too, and each death from suicide leaves a…

September is National Recovery Month , and it is a time to recognize the importance of mental health treatment and recovery. In many cases, when a person suffers from a mental health condition, they may forgo…

The U.S. House of Representatives first declared July to be National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. This event came after an address to U.S. Congress from B ebe Moore Campbell , an African American…

The recent effects of coronavirus COVID-19 have come as a shock to almost everyone. In addition to respiratory illnesses, the virus is also contributing to rising cases of alcohol and substance abuse. Depending on…

Depression can be difficult to endure as it can leave you fatigued, feeling cut off from the rest of the world, and without the desire to seek treatment. While going to a therapist is highly recommended if you are…

Feelings of anxiety have been beneficial throughout human history when they are experienced in one-off situations. Increased blood flow and levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline fuel a fight or…

Depression is a major epidemic in America, with about 10 percent of the population experiencing clinical depression at some point in life. If you’ve ever had a family member suffer from depression, you may be worried…

Suicide can often be an intimidating or even taboo topic to discuss. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we at Las Encinas Recovery Center want to raise suicide awareness by making sure you recognize signs of…

Depression is a mood disorder that can affect how you think, feel, and act and can lead to a number of emotional and physical problems. Clinical depression is more than feeling sad in response to set