Dry January is a popular practice in the United Kingdom, but in recent years, it has spread to the United States. People who partake in Dry January give up alcohol for the month of January to enjoy the health benefits that come along with abstaining from drinking. The point of Dry January isn’t necessarily to […]
by Sam Dekin
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While most of us associate fireworks with celebrations and joyful times, for people with certain mental health conditions, the experience of fireworks can be unpleasant. As we approach New Year’s Eve, fireworks celebrations will increase nationwide. What does this mean for mental health? Learn some answers here. Noise-Related Implications of Fireworks One recent study explored […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: The Effects of Fireworks on Your Mental Health
December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, in an effort to call attention to the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. According to the National Safety Council, 38% of traffic fatalities around the Christmas holiday involved alcohol-impaired driving, as of 2019. Historically, traffic fatalities involving alcohol have usually been more […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Does Having More Than One DUI Mean I Am An Alcoholic?
The death of a parent is a devastating loss that can lead to intense feelings of grief. While some people will develop strong coping skills to help them manage the loss of a parent, others may struggle with prolonged or complicated grief. In some cases, losing a parent can lead to lasting damage to mental […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: How Losing a Parent Correlates to Substance Use Disorder and Suicide-Related Behavior
November is National Gratitude Month, which fits nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. As we celebrate the month of November, gratitude means shifting our focus to what is going well rather than focusing only on the negative. It turns out that being intentional about the practice of gratitude can have a significant impact on our […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: How Intertwining Gratitude and Treatment Creates Success in Recovery
Los Angeles area residents may take for granted that they live near the beach, but it turns out that being in close proximity to the ocean is actually something for which to be thankful. Many people can only be near the beach during an occasional vacation, but residents of Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Does Being Closer To The Beach Improve Your Mental Health?
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is celebrated each year in October to honor those in recovery and remember those who have lost their lives to addiction and to call attention to prevention resources since early prevention and intervention reduces the risk that a person will develop serious, chronic substance abuse problems. This October, as we […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Creating Consciousness: Addressing The Substance Abuse Problem in Los Angeles
As a parent, you want what is best for your child. If you are a parent living with a mental health condition, you may worry that your child will also experience mental illness during their lifetime. While it is possible to pass genetic risk factors for mental health disorders on to your child, the reality […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Can You Pass a Mental Health Condition to Your Child? The Link Between Mental Health And Genetics
Each year in September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration celebrates National Recovery Month, to recognize those in recovery from addiction and mental illness and to encourage the development of evidence-based treatment practices. This year during the month of September, advocates and policymakers will come together for rallies and panel discussions to promote […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Why Solutions-Based Treatment is Essential to Recovery
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to focus your attention solely on productivity and your long to-do list. Many of us sacrifice our own well-being in order to tend to our responsibilities and care for others, and we may even feel guilty for taking time for ourselves. It turns out that setting aside some time […]
by Sam Dekin
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