Author Archives: Alta Loma

How Netflix’s Horse Girl is a Realistic Depiction of Psychotic Depression

Netflix’s new movie Horse Girl stars Alison Brie as Sarah, a lonely girl who is awkward when it comes to meeting people. She has a false sense of reality about the world around her like being kidnapped by aliens or being a time-traveler. While this plot may seem like a science fiction story, it is […]

Why are Teens and Kids Most at Risk for Opioid Overdoses?

It used to be that opioid use was to be for serious cases like if you are a cancer patient or just went through an important surgery. Now, opioids are used for everything and are given to teenagers that are innocently taking these pills without realizing they can be at risk for life-long addiction. HealthDay […]

What are the Best Ways to Tackle Coronavirus Anxiety?

The coronavirus has been scaring the world. Entire cities have been quarantined in China, and travel restrictions have been in place across the globe. It is essential to know the facts about this virus and not to be afraid. If you are scared, speak to your loved ones about your anxiety. How Can You Make […]

One Family’s Struggle with Addiction and Mental Illness 

When one person in a family suffers from addiction, the whole family suffers alongside them. Addiction can change you into someone your family will not recognize. Sarah Keast told her story on “Good Morning America” about what her family when through when her husband had a substance abuse disorder. How Did Sarah Yeast Find Out […]

Myths of Co-Occurring Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression tend to go hand in hand. People who have not lived with a co-occurring disorder may not understand the struggles they go through. It is important to know what it is like to have both anxiety and depression occur simultaneously so that you can make sure you receive a full diagnosis during […]

How Does “The Healing Powers of Dude” Paint a Picture of Anxiety?

Kids see plenty of nervous characters on television shows but may not know what actual anxiety is. Kids primarily learn through visuals, which makes television an excellent educational platform. Striking visual effects were used to educate kids on the real struggles of anxiety in the Netflix children’s television show “The Healing Powers of Dude”. This […]

Video Games That are Currently Addictive

Last year, video game addiction was added to the World Health Organization as a mental health disorder. This is considered controversial for a lot of gamers in that they do not think that constantly playing video games is anything like being addicted to drugs. A new study revealed what the most addictive video games are […]

How Can You Respond When Your Friends’ Self-Talk is Negative?

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You may have friends that talk to no end about how much they do not like themselves. You want to help, but you do not know if it is your place to do so. By being sympathetic with your friends and making them feel loved, you can be saving someone’s mental health. Address it Directly […]

Marijuana and Driving

It is illegal to drive while you have a lot of alcohol in your system because it can impair your judgment, lose focus, and slows down your reflexes while you are behind the wheel, leading to a serious car accident. Marijuana can have the same consequences. Being aware of the dangers you can face driving […]

How Can Abstinence From Alcohol For a Month Increase Productivity?

You may be starting your recovery, but do not feel like abstinence will make a difference. The truth is that even just one month without alcohol can make a difference in your productivity. If you can perform better at work and in your daily life, one month will turn into a lifetime. How Can Not […]