Everyone experiences some form of anxiety once in a while, but when it becomes a chronic condition that leads to one of the six types of anxiety disorders, it’s often necessary to seek treatment. If left untreated, anxiety disorders can become unmanageable and lead to depression or a co-occurring disorder of mental health and addiction. … Read more
Stress is related to anxiety and can lead to depression if not addressed, so finding ways to relieve stress and anxiety can improve mental health and daily living. As a natural human response to a difficult situation, stress can be experienced as physical or mental symptoms that trigger an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, … Read more
Dr. Urvi Natha completed her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University. She received training in various settings such as Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Long Beach Mental Health, and a college campus (PCC) where she worked with a diverse and broad population of individuals with a variety of diagnoses and concerns. Dr. Natha … Read more
When someone heals from an addiction it is called “recovery,” but what does the word “recovery” really mean and what is addiction? In one instance, it means you regain possession something that you’ve lost and “that something” must have been there all along, because otherwise you wouldn’t be able to find it again. Another meaning … Read more
Even though actors, musicians, and athletes live in the spotlight and perform in front of an audience on a daily basis, it’s enlightening to discover there are many famous people and celebrities with anxiety disorders that struggle like the rest of who are not in the limelight. Feeling anxious or stressed out is becoming an … Read more
Stress runs rampant between Thanksgiving and Christmas, making it an especially difficult period of time for those struggling with mental health and substance use issues. That’s why we wanted to share this expert guide on 7 ways to enjoy Sober Holidays. Harvard describes holiday stress as “an acute reaction to an immediate threat” where “the … Read more
The most difficult part of overcoming addiction and addiction triggers is making the decision to seek help and quit using alcohol and drugs. The most effective way to overcome addiction is often the next hurdle that people struggling with the condition must face. Fortunately, evidence-based addiction treatment has made incredible advances in the last two … Read more
Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs at us that cause stress, anxiety, and sometimes something more serious like situational depression. Really, the only prediction we can make about life is that it is unpredictable. There’s no escaping the surprise twists and turns that come at us from the earliest of ages. As adults, … Read more
The fall and winter seasons can be exceptionally beautiful, as trees shed their leaves and give way to colder temperatures and a blanket of snow in some parts of the country. However, this time of year can also bring on mental health challenges, such as seasonal depression. The added isolation of quarantine, because of the … Read more
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