I Want to Be Alone
Depression, Featured, Mental Health, TreatmentWhat do you do when your loved one says, “I just want to be alone?”
It was screen acting legend Greta Garbo who became famous for her line, “I want to be alone.” All of us at one time or another have a desire to spend some quiet time…
Managing Mental Health With a Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain, Featured, Guest Blog, Mental Health, Physical Health, TreatmentChronic Illness and Mental Health
Living with a chronic illness is difficult in itself. Unfortunately, most chronic illnesses are coupled with mental health challenges, making life that much more overwhelming.
But it doesn’t have to be…
Does Insurance Cover Alcohol Rehab?
Alcohol, Featured, Insurance, News, Popular, Rehab, Substance Abuse, TreatmentIf you are seeking help for alcoholism, you probably are asking, “Does insurance cover alcohol rehab?” Read on.
The decision to go to rehab does not come gently. In most cases, the disease of alcoholism has wreaked havoc on your life…
How to Access Therapy When You Don’t Have Health Insurance
Featured, Guest Blog, Health Insurance, Mental Health, Popular, TreatmentWith the existence of COVID-19, climate change, and social unrest, we are certainly living in turbulent times. When things get tough, people need to take stock of their lives and focus on their mental health. Unfortunately, to add to the issues…
What is a 5150 Hold?
Featured, Inpatient, Mental Health, News, Psychiatric, TreatmentGetting help for a loved one that is posing harm to themselves or others.
When someone you care about is showing signs of severe mental instability, they may benefit from a 5150 hold. This is the legal action in CA law that allows for the involuntary…
The Connection Between Alcohol and Anxiety
Alcohol, Featured, Guest Blog, Mental Health, TreatmentBy Geoffrey A. Booth, M.D., Medical Director, Rehabs Malibu
Everyone feels stressed out on occasion. Stress, worry, and fear are powerful yet common emotions that color each of our daily lives to some extent. We worry about relationships, about…
How To Choose the Right Games To Reduce Stress
Featured, Guest Blog, Mental HealthVideo games are an excellent way to reduce stress levels. It is something most of us have wanted to do at some point last year. All video games are made for entertainment, but not all are relaxing. Some can even be stressful themselves. This…
Relationship Between Mental Health and Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Featured, Guest Blog, News, TreatmentBy Geoffrey Booth, Medical Director, LifeSync Malibu
There is an unmistakable connection between alcohol use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues. When a substance use disorder and a coexisting mental health disorder are both present…
What is Mental Health Conservatorship?
Featured, Mental Health, NewsBritney Spears has been in the news lately about her mental health conservatorship. What is that?
Back in 2008 pop diva Britney Spears suffered a mental health breakdown. Her struggle was widely covered on the news, including shaving her head…
What is Inpatient Psychiatric Care Like
Featured, Inpatient, Mental Health, TreatmentLearn About the Levels of Mental Health Care and What is Inpatient Psychiatric Care Like
When your mental health has not improved with outpatient care, there may be a need for a higher level of care. An inpatient mental health program can…
