Michelle Obama launches “Change Directions” campaign to raise awareness for mental health problems, erase stigma, and encourage people to get help.
Big Bear Mountain Adventure
On the latest adventure trip, Morningside clients shredded down Big Bear mountain on snowboards and skis, hiked by waterfalls, and practiced yoga in the mountains.
Famous People With Mental Illness
Many people with mental illness are highly creative but stigmatized and treated as unintelligent. Throughout history famous people with mental illness are revolutionary but considered completely crazy in their time.
Destination: Orange County Rehab
Orange County is a vibrant metropolitan area in Southern California with breathtaking ocean views and a mellow vibe. Rehab clients recover as they surf, hike coastal cliffs, and enjoy the California sunshine.
The Link Between Mental Illness and Addiction
People with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental illnesses often try to self-medicate to make their mental health problems temporarily go away. The more emotionally disturbed a person is, the more vulnerable they are to substance abuse and addiction.
9 Reasons to Believe in an Addict’s Recovery
No matter what happens, no matter how many times they relapse, always believe in an addict’s recovery. If you openly doubt their ability to break the addiction, why would they believe in themselves? They can’t conquer addiction alone. They need your support.
Warning Signs of Teen Mental Illness
Parents often miss the sometimes subtle warning signs of teen mental illness. Don’t dismiss a teenager’s issues as simply a phase they are going through. Symptoms of mental illness are often emotional, but some of them are physical.
Identification & Agoraphobia Treatment
Agoraphobia is a debilitating social disorder that makes it difficult for people to interact outside their home with groups of people. Some people avoid leaving their home altogether. Although agoraphobia often prevents people from seeking treatment, the proper treatment of agoraphobia is possible.
The Signs and Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder
People often confuse anxiety disorders with stress. Generalizing anxiety as stress prevents people from getting the help they need. Pay attention to the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder. There are specific symptoms for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, Social Disorder, and Social Anxiety.
