Author Archives: Alta Loma

How Can Data on Student Moods Help with Mental Health Interventions?

mood tracking in school

There are many pressures with being a good student such as getting good grades and being accepted by peers. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association says that 15%-20% of students needed mental health support. Those numbers will increase as a result of virtual learning as well as the uncertainty of the world. When […]

Why Do Teens with a Mental Health Disorder Benefit with Friends at School?

teenagers and their friends at school

One in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression, with suicide being the second leading cause of death for teens. Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll believe that peers have a better understanding of teen challenges compared to teachers or school counselors. When teens speak to their peers […]

Antidepressants and Rehab: A Good Mix?

Many individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety often use antidepressants to relieve their symptoms. These medications can provide genuine relief when used combined with other treatment techniques. However, for those recovering from addiction, using antidepressants can lead to further complications within the treatment. Your personal needs and the facility you are receiving treatment from […]

What are Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder During the Pandemic?

bipolar disorder during COVID-19

Having bipolar disorder means living with the challenges of managing your triggers so you do not have dramatic mood changes. Some people may be prone to manic episodes where they feel excited, angry, or energized, whereas others experience more depressive episodes. To help yourself with bipolar triggers during one of the most stressful times in […]

Making Positive Choices in Addiction Recovery

positive choices in recovery

Recovery is something that you will continuously have to work at every day to maintain. Every decision you make will play into whether you stay sober; this means you must know how to make positive choices to continue living a happy, healthy, and sober life. Over time, making positive choices will become a habit, but […]

What are the Best Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks?

stopping anxious thoughts

Anxiety feels like a threat to our emotional, physical, or mental safety in the world. When our anxious thoughts put us in distress, it can make it hard for us to problem-solve effectively, affect us physically, withdraw us socially, and feel exhausted and confused in the end. It is important to remember with anxiety that […]

How to Overcome a Fear of Going to Rehab

fear of going to rehab

When you are struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to imagine a new life for yourself. You have lived in this reality for so long that even the thought of getting help can be frightening because it is foreign. However, you will not be able to get help and turn your life around if […]

What are the Best Ways to Avoid Financial Stress From Ruining Your Sleep?

When we have anxiety, our racing thoughts may make it very hard to go to sleep. In fact, according to a survey by Bankrate, more than half of U.S. adults lose sleep over money. By recognizing your worries and coming up with a quick finance plan, you may have less worry and be able to […]

Benefits of Team Sports for Addiction Recovery

team sports

For individuals who enjoy exercise, sports, and working with others to accomplish a common goal, team sports are an excellent option to bolster their recovery. You don’t have to be good at sports to reap the benefits; you just need to have a positive attitude and willingness to engage with your team. From there, you […]