
Teen Depression and Suicide: Understanding and Addressing Suicidal Thoughts
Mental IllnessIt may feel like a taboo subject to talk about, but thoughts of suicide are something that affects millions of Americans every year. Teenagers face challenges that can cause pain, distress, and fear, like school pressure, family issues, online…

What Are the Most Common Mental Disorders in California?
Mental IllnessThe most common mental disorders in California are Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. Accessible care makes a significant difference in the lives and recovery of people with these conditions. One Los Angeles resident…

How to Help a Loved One With OCD
Mental IllnessAlter Can Help You Support Someone With OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition associated with repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that drive them to repeat certain behaviors. For instance, people obsessed…

Different Types of Mental Disorders
Mental IllnessDepression: More Than Just Feeling Sad
Mental disorders affect people in all walks of life. The types of mental disorders range from mild to severe, lowering your quality of life and making it difficult to function daily. The good news is that…

Strategies For Getting Someone Mental Help When They Refuse
Mental IllnessAlter Behavioral Health Can Help in California
Not everyone visits a healthcare provider when they have a problem. That’s especially true when people face mental health symptoms. Many people still associate mental health conditions with stigma.…

Finding Mental Health Facilities in Orange County
Mental IllnessAlter Behavioral Health Can Help
Struggling with a mental illness can prove challenging — and serious. It’s important to find a mental healthcare provider so that you can share your symptoms and get the support you need to manage your condition.…

16 Signs of a Mentally Unstable Person
Mental IllnessMentally Unstable? Alter Behavioral Health Can Help in California
Everyone can go through a challenging time mentally. That’s perfectly normal. It’s unrealistic for people to expect smooth emotional sailing all the time. However, negative…

How Many Mental Disorders Are There?
Mental IllnessHelp is Available in California
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, or if you believe you may have mental health issues, it can feel overwhelming or confusing. For many people, when they ask how many mental disorders are…

How to Treat Stress Response Syndrome
Mental IllnessWhen Adjusting Is Difficult
Many times in a person’s life, we need to adapt. Big changes can happen, sometimes unexpectedly, and it can be hard to adjust. In the case of a loss, a traumatic event, or even a positive life change like changing…

Early Signs of Autism in Adults
Mental IllnessPeople living with autism spectrum disorder, both children and adults, explore and experience the world in their own unique way. Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that has impacts on a person’s social and cognitive abilities. As…