Schizophrenia Art Therapy: Turning Creativity into Healing
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that causes people to think, feel, and act in abnormal ways. Art therapy can be transformative in helping someone with schizophrenia recognize, express, and process their symptoms with another person without having to rely solely on words. Schizophrenia art therapy provides space for difficult experiences to be seen in […]
Meditation Benefits for Mental Health: An Overview
The meditation benefits for mental health are compelling and increasingly noted by the mainstream medical community. Leading medical centers around the country, like the Mayo Clinic, praise the benefits of meditation for mental health for individuals who experience stress due to their mental health condition or simply as a fact of everyday life. Meditation has […]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: An Overview
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as a disorder that “severely impacts a person’s ability to manage their emotions.” Intense mood swings and emotional outbursts can cause issues in the way they feel about themselves and their interpersonal relationships, and it can increase impulsivity. […]
Complex PTSD Symptoms: What to Look For
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) are related conditions, but the complex form is typically the more severe of the two. Complex PTSD symptoms tend to include common PTSD symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares. Still, they often involve additional symptoms such as difficulty connecting with others, feelings of guilt or shame, […]
Woman Praises Alter Behavioral Health™ for Making “Your Experience at This Facility the Best It Can Be”
Dana Point, California — A former patient is enthusiastically recalling her experience at the Alter Behavioral Health™ Alter Behavioral Health in Dana Point. “Absolutely amazing,” wrote Taylor, the patient, in a five-star Google review. “The staff is more than accommodating. They really make your experience at this facility the best it can be. They pay […]
Understanding Schizophrenia In the Workplace
Schizophrenia and the Workplace In California Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder that involves hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. Schizophrenia in the workplace can be challenging for patients. At any given time, only 10-25% of schizophrenic patients are employed, demonstrating that there may be barriers in place for individuals with this disorder. Schizophrenic patients […]
Lifestyle’s Impact on Schizophrenia: Your Choices and Mental Well-Being
The Role of Nutrition in Schizophrenia Management A healthy lifestyle can promote improved management of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that can involve debilitating symptoms that make it difficult or even impossible to manage basic activities associated with daily living, such as working, attending school, or caring for family. The main symptoms of […]
How to Regain Your Purpose and Fight Depression
Why Is a Sense of Purpose Important? Everybody can benefit from a strong sense of purpose, as it motivates them to work hard and live life to the fullest. It is more than just setting specific daily goals or receiving accolades. A sense of purpose is more far-reaching, extending beyond the self, and it is […]
Woman Lauds Alter Behavioral Health’s Team as “Informative and Knowledgeable” in Their Treatment
Dana Point, California — A woman who sought treatment to overcome addiction with the support of Alter Behavioral Health recently left a top review for the experience she had and the staff members who helped her along the way while getting help in California. In her recent five-star Google review, Sarah wrote that she would […]
A Rehab Patient Affirmed of a Life-Changing Experience
Dana Point, California—A man is crediting the staff at Alter Behavioral Health for providing treatment that saved his life, and he’s thanking them in a 5-star review of its facility in Dana Point, California. “This was life-changing,” wrote Terry, the patient. “Jack in admissions is the reason I came here. I was ready to go […]
