Coping with a Borderline Parent

Borderline personality disorder affects an estimated 2% of the population. If your loved one has this condition, you already know how complicated it is. This

January 8, 2021

The Major Difference Between Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD

Almost 50 percent of Americans experience extreme stress regularly. People have stress for various reasons, from work or even traumas. And unfortunately, excessive stress can

December 28, 2020

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Hypersomnia and Depression

More than 264 million people around the world suffer from depression, with many more experiencing periodic symptoms. While there are a few types of depression,

December 16, 2020

What is Dysthymia: Understanding Persistent Depressed Mood

Did you know there are multiple types of depressive disorders? For some people who experience chronic feelings of hopelessness or inability to enjoy good news

December 9, 2020

Diagnosing Serious Mental Illness: The Early Signs of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that’s surrounded by myths, stigma, and misconceptions. While it isn’t common, it also isn’t as rare as you might

November 25, 2020

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What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is very similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) however, it is not as common. Recent studies have shown that roughly 80 to

November 18, 2020

Can You Go To Rehab For Depression?

Most people associate rehab with drug and alcohol addictions. However, there are similar residential mental health facilities that specialize in mental health disorders beyond just

July 9, 2020

Returning to Work After Quarantine

While many Americans are still out of work, some businesses have begun reopening, ending our pandemic staycations. Some people have been able to enjoy self-quarantine

July 1, 2020

Unemployment and Mental Health: Job Search Depression

Over the course of the past month, more than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment. The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would be issuing

April 10, 2020

The Link Between Social Isolation and Depression

Being occasionally lonely is a regular part of all of our lives, and it’s never easy to deal with. No matter how many friends we

March 23, 2020

How Emotional Abuse and Mental Illness are Related

The term “mental illness” has historically adopted negative connotations from society for years. Until recently, mental illnesses were neglected by medicine and deeply misunderstood. Finally,

February 28, 2020

anger management: 5 ways to tame your rage

Anger Management: Five Ways to Tame Your Rage

Anger is a normal emotion. It triggers a feeling in your brain when the situation is unjust, upsetting, or threatening. We have a misconception that

February 4, 2020

Genetic Testing for Mental Health Disorders

The causes of mental illness vary, but recent advances surrounding genetic testing for mental health are transforming both diagnosis and treatment options. Most mental illnesses

January 27, 2020

10 Signs Your Depression Meds Aren’t Working

Antidepressants won’t prevent your depression. Nevertheless, they can support or achieve their symptoms. Tranquil, searching for the correct medication, can yield nearly trial and error.

January 17, 2020

Identifying and Coping with a Depression Relapse

Depression is a treatable condition. If you are suffering from depression, there is a wide range of mental health treatments and therapies that can help. Unfortunately, beating depression

January 10, 2020

Ten Healthy Ways to Cope With Grief

In the broad spectrum of emotions that we are capable of perceiving, grief is perhaps one of the most intense feelings that detach us from

January 3, 2020

Orange County EMDR Therapy for Mental Health

All About EMDR Therapy

Inception of EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was designed by Francine Shapiro. Its sole purpose is to alleviate

December 20, 2019

Looking for Anxiety Treatment in Sacramento?

D’Amore’s Anxiety Treatment Program If you live in the Sacramento area and are seeking treatment for anxiety, you might not be satisfied with your local

December 6, 2019

Seasonbal Affective Disorder and Depression Treatment in OC

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) vs Depression

Approximately 17.3 million Americans struggle with major depression each year. About 10 million also experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD for short). Both major depressive disorder and SAD are

November 29, 2019

Social Anxiety Treatment in Orange County

How to Overcome Social Anxiety: 7 Helpful Tips

Over 15 million adults in the United States experience social anxiety disorder. And of those 15 million adults, 36% of them admit to experiencing symptoms

November 21, 2019

Improve Yourself: 7 Simple Steps to Break Bad Habits

We all have a bad habit or two that’d we love to break. Perhaps yours is that you’re addicted to work, checking your email at

November 14, 2019

Orange County Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

How to Tell if a Loved One has Borderline Personality Disorder

What are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are different from other types of mental illness. People with personality disorders often have a hard time accepting that

October 17, 2019

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It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 6-12

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In response to the growing need for Substance Abuse Education, President Obama proclaimed October National Substance Abuse Prevention

October 9, 2019

My Kingdom for Some Care

Imagine that you’re driving your car near your home in Santa Barbara when you’re involved in a traffic accident through no fault of your own.

July 8, 2019

Support of California Senate Bill 10

There are very few people whose lives have not brushed with mental illness or addiction. In fact, they touch everyone, whether we know it or

June 30, 2019

Anxiety Online: A New Approach to Mental Health

Can the Internet Help with Anxiety Disorders? Nearly 20% of American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, less than half of which receive professional treatment.

November 7, 2018

Trauma: An Experience with the Real

Split in Two by Trauma A recent article in Wired addresses the aftermath of the devastating 2017 fires in Northern California. The Tubbs Fire, the

October 31, 2018

Healing the Herd Through Equine Therapy

How Equine Therapy Increases Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness Self-compassion and self-awareness are improved through equine therapy because both horses and humans are based in the herd

October 22, 2018

Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression

New Moms: Take Care of Your Maternal Mental Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 women experience symptoms

August 18, 2018

Warning Signs of Suicide

Suicide Prevention Imagine there were 45,000 more Americans each year. Unfortunately, there were. They committed suicide. These people were your neighbors, teachers, bankers, and

August 6, 2018

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