Mental Health Blog

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

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very real issue, one that affects millions of Americans each year. Of all the possible situations that can cause PTSD to manifest, the men and women who serve in the military are…

It is an unfortunate fact that so many Americans today have to deal with increasing amounts of debt. This debt can manifest in multiple ways, through mortgages, car payments, credit card debt, and even student loans,…

Using substances like alcohol and marijuana is commonplace and relatively accepted in society. Substance abuse occurs, is societally tolerated, but is a problem and a sign there may be other mental health issues…

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. Over 18% of adults in the U.S. are affected by anxiety each year, suffering from symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, tension, and…

With April being Stress Awareness Month, there is no better time to discuss stress and strategies to handle it. Health professionals everywhere are joining forces to help bring awareness about the causes and cures of…

College is a time when students experience some of the best moments of their lives. New friends, new city, and new relationships can all create a rich environment for many students. However, the transition isn’t easy…

Going out to a club at night is a long-held tradition for teenagers and young people. Unfortunately, today, part of that clubbing scene also includes the use of club drugs and substance abuse. Club-goers and parents…

Some substances, such as inhalants and cannabis products, don’t actually contain any neurochemical addictive properties – so how do people become addicted to them all the same? Most are familiar with what physical…

The stigma around mental health disorders is progressively changing. For example, these days more people recognize that something like depression isn’t something you can just “snap out of.” And it’s changing for the…

When people think of substance abuse, they normally think of teens and young adults. The truth is: addiction can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, the elderly are perhaps even more vulnerable to substance abuse…