Author Archives: Alta Loma

What We Can Learn From Mac Miller’s Death

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Mac Miller was a best-selling rapper who passed away from a drug overdose on September 7, 2018. It was recently discovered that the drugs that killed Miller were laced with fentanyl given to him by his drug dealer, Cameron James Pettit. Mac Miller’s death can teach us how important it is to get help for […]

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Snoring?

One of the known traits of alcohol is that it makes you drowsy. What you may not know is that it does not make your sleeping pleasant when you are snoring and have trouble breathing. By going into treatment for alcoholism, you can have a better night’s sleep. Why Does Alcohol Influence Your Snoring? If […]

How to Put Together a Suicide Prevention Kit

It is possible that you have attempted suicide before or are dealing with suicidal thoughts. You are afraid that you may follow through with those thoughts. With a suicide prevention kit, you will have the tools with you in case you feel like those suicidal thoughts are taking over. Safety Plan Having a safety plan […]

How Do I Know I Am Ruining My Progress in Therapy?

Therapy is a great way to let out those emotions that have been stopping you from being your best. However, you may also notice how those problems do not seem to be going away because of specific acts you are engaging in without even realizing it. By being aware of the reasons why your progress […]

The Mental Health Effects of Cuddling

Whether you want to admit it or not, everyone needs a hug once in a while. It can be a great source of comfort not just if you are feeling happy about something, but if you need to hold onto someone when times get tough. A recent study has shown that hugs can do wonders […]

Why Are Adderall and Alcohol a Dangerous Mix?

Adderall is a medication that is used to treat ADHD. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Organization, 19% of emergency room visits related to ADHD medication from people ages 18-25 also involved alcohol. By learning about the dangers of alcohol use and Adderall, you will learn to go into alcohol abuse treatment and […]

What Therapists Want You to Know About Suicide

How Do You Handle Toxic Family Members?

People seem to think that by not talking about suicide to someone, they will never do it. That just because someone seems fine and happy on the outside does not mean that they are not crying for help on the inside. Reader’s Digest has had mental health professionals speak about the best way to talk […]

Why Do Your Hands Tend to Shake?

You may notice a tremor in your hands whenever you try to pick something up or when you are interacting with people. You have a hard time getting your hands to stop shaking which can make your anxiety symptoms worse. By learning what it is about your mental health that is causing you to shake, […]

Starbucks to Improve the Mental Health Benefits of Employees

Ever since July, Starbucks has opened 641 new stores in the U.S., leading Starbucks to hire many more new staff members. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that one in five adults ages 18 and older in 2016 struggled with mental illness. By having mental health benefits in the workplace, such as at […]

What Would Happen If You Never Got Out of Bed?

When we live by business schedules, we feel like doing nothing but sleeping in bed all day. Depression also has a way of making you not want to leave your room and face the world. By learning about what happens to your body when you never get up from bed, you will be motivated to […]