By Blaise Hurr, Pre-Licensed Clinical Social Worker Films, media, and even casual conversations have contributed to widespread misunderstandings about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), often resulting in stigma and delayed treatment. According...
In the high-stakes, high-performance world of military service, strength and resilience are virtues. But what happens when those expectations leave little room for vulnerability — especially when it comes to...
Life can be overwhelming for kids as school and other activities in Ventura County start amping up for the fall. Between stress about school, sports, and extracurriculars and pressure from...
Per a certain song, it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Actually, though, the holiday season is pretty difficult for a lot of folks. The National...
As November gets underway, you might notice people in your life growing out the hair above their lip. For some, it’s a style choice. For others, it’s an intentional decision...
Social media can be a resource. It helps people connect, explore shared interests, and stay in touch even when they’re physically separated. But it’s not without its drawbacks. Specifically, there’s...
Mental health feels like a deeply personal issue. No one knows what you’re thinking and feeling like you do. But your own mental wellness doesn’t just impact your internal world....
Does it ever feel like your head is spinning? Like you start going down a negative thought path and you can’t pull yourself out? Or like your mind is going...
Coping mechanisms are key to helping us regulate and tolerate our emotional fluctuations (yes, fluctuations in our emotions are normal!). The key here, though, is choosing coping thoughts and behaviors...
You know that your body adapts based on what happens to it. If you put in serious time in the gym, you get stronger. If you expose your skin to...
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