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Talking to Your Children About Mental Health & Wellness Mental health is a spectrum that people move up and down throughout their lives. Sometimes you …
Talking to Your Children About Mental Health & Wellness Mental health is a spectrum that people move up and down throughout their lives. Sometimes you …
5 Simple ways to Support Your Mental Health & Wellness millions of Americans have been asked to stay home in hopes of slowing the spread …
MOTHER’S DAY IN THE TIME OF COVID – 19 Mother’s Day can be sensitive or downright painful for many people even under the best of circumstances. …
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY In these days of the COVID-19 outbreak, some waves of anxiety are easier to ride than others. Grounding techniques are …
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Many adults experience anxiety, depression, and relationship problems influenced by complex childhood trauma. It can be difficult for adults experiencing these mental health symptoms to …
Military veterans make personal sacrifices to protect their fellow Americans’ freedoms, and some encounter the most hostile, harshest places on earth in doing so. Veterans …
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Help Your Teen Bounce Back After Difficult Times Resilience is necessary in all stages of life, but the earlier we learn it, the healthier we …
Compatibility is Only the Beginning A healthy relationship is one in which both partners want and put effort toward a long-lasting connection. Regardless of your …
Panic attacks are difficult and often scary experiences. For those who struggle with this symptom of anxiety, there is hope for addressing it skillfully. The …
The benefits of practicing and living in gratitude are well-documented. People who are living in a state of gratitude are likely to experience increased positive …
When family mealtimes are a source of stress and anxiety for someone suffering from an eating disorder, it creates tension and discomfort for those involved, …
When Family Obligations Are a Source of Stress and Toxicity The family systems we are raised in have significant impacts on our development and ability …
At the start of a new year, many people create a list of resolutions or intentions. These can vary from making travel plans, to learning …
Protecting Your Sobriety and Preventing Relapse The holiday season comes with unique stressors and schedule disruptions that other seasons don’t often bring. With holiday get …
Coping with Loss During the Holiday Season The holidays can be an incredibly difficult time to navigate grief and loss. While many are overjoyed to …
When most people hear the word “rehabilitation,” they often think of a live-in facility where people reside for months at a time. However, not all …
When we are concerned about the people we care about, starting a conversation may be necessary – but that doesn’t make it easy. It is …
In recent weeks, Butte County has seen what natural disasters can do to the lives, livelihood, and well-being of entire communities. The Camp Fire has …
You may feel powerless and unsure what to do if someone you love is walking through a season of grief, but you have the power …
What to Do if You Identify The Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Before reading any further, be advised that borderline personality disorder is a …
What Is Partial Hospitalization? Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) provide intensive care for people experiencing acute behavioral health issues. As the name suggests, recipients receive care …
Gratitude Changes the Way You Relate to the World Around You Gratitude is an often-undervalued component of a positive worldview and a greater degree of …
What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a specialized program designed to serve individuals who have difficult-to-treat health issues, helping them reestablish …
What Is Wise Mind? Wise Mind is a concept fundamental to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). It is the balanced part of the person that comprises …
How to Know if Your Alcohol Use Is Affecting Your Family Life It is often very challenging to admit that substance use is creating problems …
Substance use problems are often a sensitive subject among friends and families, and most people aren’t sure how to talk about it, much less provide …
Drug and Alcohol Use Can Quickly Become a Life-Threatening Problem Many people use substances occasionally or in small amounts. However, it is not uncommon for …
Common Misconceptions About Group Therapy You’ve probably seen at least one sitcom or movie in which group therapy is depicted as awkward, perfunctory, and less …
Behavioral Health Care & Therapy in Northern California If you’re reading this, it may be time to get help. Many people wait until their alcohol …
How to Minimize Triggers at Home Whether you are working through an outpatient substance use program or living in a residential treatment facility, your home environment can …
Factors that Hinder the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Drugs Anyone who has been treated for a psychiatric disorder knows how challenging it can be to find …
Signs Your Adolescent Child May Be Using Drugs Is your teen behaving suspiciously, as if they are hiding something? Do they spend a lot of …
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that teenagers and young adults who engage in self-harm are 25% more likely than their peers to die by suicide within …
Given the deeply personal nature of our relationships, many parents are at a loss for what to do when their child displays signs of mental …
Mental health challenges neither occur in a vacuum nor heal in a vacuum. People experiencing behavioral health challenges may not realize how powerfully their mental …
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that makes it very challenging for affected individuals to recover after witnessing or …
Myths and Facts About Group Therapy Many people steer away from group therapy because they do not understand it. This is not surprising, given the …
Signs You May Benefit from Mental Health Care Unfortunately, many people do not turn to mental or behavioral health care until they have hit rock …
How Long Will it Take for the Medication to Be Effective? Sometimes medications can take months to have a noticeable impact on your life. Knowing …
You may have to test out a few different treatment options before finding an effective remedy for your depression. With the availability of multiple medications, …
Understanding the Correlation Between Allergies and Depression Untreated allergies can make you miserable. Between the coughing, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes, you may feel like …
Where Does Anxiety Come From? Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stressful situations, and being nervous or anxious in some situations or seasons of …
The teenage years are already fraught with hormonal, emotional, and social challenges, and tend to be difficult for even the most stable, healthy kids. Because …
On March 31, 2018, the Therapeutic Solutions team will be at One Mile Recreation Area for Running Brave Chico: The Race to End Suicide, as …
Despite its consistent positive effects, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) gets a bad rap. The practice began in the 1940s and, in its early days, caused injury, …
While you might brush your teeth every morning before starting the day, you might not have a precise morning routine to rely on. For some, …
Scientists have been studying the connection between anxiety and sunlight, finding in many cases, that sunlight levels are linked to anxiety and possibly panic disorder. …
Alternative approaches to mental health care rely on more than just therapy sessions and medication to solve the problem. They include an emphasis on the …
People can be extremely hesitant to bring up the topic of mental illness. Sometimes this reticence has to do with their unfamiliarity with the illness …
For many suffering from depression, finding the right combination of medication can be a struggle. Some are prescribed medication for months, only to have their …
Parts-therapy/parts work therapy is the concept that our personality is composed of a number of various parts from our subconscious. The goal of parts-therapy is …
Substance abuse and mental health disorders threaten the health, longevity, and productivity of Americans every day. From anxiety and depression to hypertension and diabetes, the …
Activities like mediation and yoga are popular ways for people to relieve stress. But what if those activities aren’t your thing? Worry not! Improving the …
Recovering from addiction or substance abuse can be daunting if you’re trying to get sober. Most addicts seeking sobriety begin their journey with either Alcoholics …
Although mental illness is a common condition among Americans, the stigma surrounding the issue can sometimes make accepting a diagnosis or treatment difficult for some …
Recent research from neurobiologists at Oxford University has uncovered evidence of a potential link between the bacteria in our gut and the quality of our …
Have you ever wondered if art therapy could be a helpful tool for treating mental illness? A new study conducted by The Health Technology Assessment …
Depression can take many forms, which is why it is important to be able to identify the signs of this common condition. Did you know …
Self-Actualization occurs when a person is able to fully take advantage of his or her talents while being mindful of their limitations. Colloquial usage of …
According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleeping problems, and these issues affect individuals of …
One thing that we always stress to everyone trying to overcome addiction—recovery is an ever-evolving and growing process. It does not end when your treatment …
At Therapeutic Solutions, we understand that many pregnant women are currently dealing with addiction in many forms. We know that kicking an addiction is one …
Diet pill addiction has become a serious issue in recent years, particularly for those who are suffering from an eating disorder. This is because most …
Most of us are already aware that drugs have a tremendous effect on the brain. Many people feel a “rush” from drugs, of course depending …
Undoubtedly, the 2016 election brought to light many controversial issues that face our nation. One of those matters involved the discussion of whether or not …
Some life events are so difficult and overwhelming that they seem unbearable to the sufferer. That burden is often carried in part by family members, …
Codependency is defined as “excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically a partner who requires support due to an illness or addiction.” In …
What are the consequences of substance abuse on young people—particularly, those going through adolescence? Adolescence is typically defined as the period between the ages of …
As cannabis continues to be legalized across the U.S. and becomes more and more accessible for people and patients alike, it is important to understand …
Depression affects more than 14.8 million adults in the U.S. For those struggling with depression, the holiday season can be anything but the most wonderful …
There are numerous factors that put a person at a higher risk for suicide. Among those include depression, substance abuse, previous suicide attempts, and tragic …
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