Tag Archives: Mental Health

How Can Nightly Affirmations Improve Your Mental Health?

Anxiety or depression can negatively impact sleep. If you find it hard to fall asleep or have a hard time getting out of bed, you might benefit from relaxation techniques like nightly affirmations to help put your mind at ease before bedtime. Nightly affirmations can increase your focus, quiet your mind and make you less […]

Why Therapy Is Necessary for Recovery

When you choose to recover from addiction, you are choosing support that can manifest differently depending on your needs. One of the most essential parts of recovery is therapy, both individual and group. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding therapy causes individuals to resist participation. Keeping an open mind as you try to understand the necessity of […]

Celebrities With Bipolar Disorder

Struggling with bipolar disorder can be isolating. You may feel that no one else understands you, and you can’t lead a productive life because of your symptoms. However, there are many successful individuals with bipolar disorder that live their life to the fullest. Seeing celebrities accomplish their goals can be motivating for you in your […]

The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Everyday Life

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Many people get their information regarding bipolar disorder from the media, such as movies, television shows, and other untrustworthy sources. False information leads to stereotypes and can unintentionally cause harm to those struggling with the disorder in their daily lives. To fight against this misleading information, an explanation of how bipolar disorder affects the daily […]

A Day in the Life at Alta Loma

For individuals struggling with addiction who are thinking of going into treatment, the unknown can be terrifying. You may not know what to expect, adding to your fears surrounding recovery. At Alta Loma Transformational Services, we want to be transparent with current and potential residents. For these reasons, we want to offer you a glimpse […]

Finding Self-Esteem in Recovery

Addiction is a disease that feeds on low self-esteem. When you struggle with addiction, your brain convinces you that you don’t deserve better than your current situation. This facet of addiction can make it challenging to find the strength to recover. For these reasons, maintaining healthy self-esteem is crucial for recovery; ultimately helping you avoid […]

Schizophrenia vs. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

In the world of mental health, numerous terms seem similar but actually describe different things. For the majority of individuals, these terms can be confusing, leading to misinformation and confusion. For example, two terms that often get confused are schizophrenia and schizotypal disorder.    While there are some similarities, the terms describe two different disorders […]

How PTSD Affects Men

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects individuals in various ways depending on what happened to them and how they process the trauma. However, there are differences between PTSD in men and women that can make navigating recovery difficult. By learning about how PTSD affects men specifically, those that are suffering can get the help they need […]

Why Rest Is a Productive Activity

American culture has placed a significant emphasis on the importance of working hard. Many individuals work Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, with little to no breaks. The weekend may seem like a break, but most people spend the time catching up on household chores such as cleaning, grocery shopping, and family time.    […]

The Link Between Depression and a Messy Room

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