5 Everyday Things That Give Mentally Healthy People JoyMental HealthBy PromisesMay 24, 2017After living with depression or anxiety for an extended period of time, it’s hard to remember what it feels like to be happy and full of energy. What in your life is guaranteed to make you happy? If you’re struggling right now with your mental health, that is a tough question to answer. When you… Details
Treating the Anxious or Depressed Parent and the Affected FamilyFamily ResourcesBy PromisesMay 23, 2017Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., impacting at least 40 million adults aged 18 and older, or 18% of the population. Depression affects 16.1 million U.S. adults aged 18 or older, or about 6.7% of all U.S. adults. Out of every five people you meet, one of them is likely… Details
8 Myths About Addiction You SHOULDN’T BelieveAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesMay 22, 2017We all sometimes fall for the myths that our society feeds us. Don’t fall for these myths about addiction. Knowing the truth can save lives. Myth #1: Sheer willpower gets an addict through detox, rehab and long-term recovery. Yeah, the way sheer willpower gets a cancer patient into recovery… As absurd as we know it… Details
6 Ways DBT Can Help You Handle DistressTherapiesBy PromisesMay 19, 2017By Kelsey Harper, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Program Director at Promises Malibu Some people can sail through a crisis or upsetting event while others are overwhelmed by mild stress. What’s your coping style? One way we find out is through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which we use to assess distress tolerance skills, identify the ways… Details
Dr. David Sack Discusses Dangers of Edibles With CBS-LAPromises NewsBy PromisesMay 19, 2017A news report by CBS Los Angeles titled “Edibles Are the Frontier in California’s Emerging Marijuana Industry,” which aired on May 4, 2017, highlighted the surge of edibles in the multibillion-dollar cannabis industry. The news segment reported that edibles currently comprise 43 percent of the market share in legalized marijuana, coming in all shapes and… Details
5 Coping Mechanisms to Help You Stay SoberStaying SoberBy PromisesMay 17, 2017People start using substances for a variety of reasons, one of the most common being to self-medicate, to numb-out, in order to ease the day’s stress. However, what may begin as a glass or two of wine or a quick hit of marijuana can slip into a full-blown addiction in what may seem like the… Details
Signs of Adderall AbusePrescription DrugsBy PromisesMay 9, 2017Adderall is a combination medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy or major depression. It is classified as a central nervous system stimulant. When used as prescribed, this medication can help you to stay focused, feel alert and pay attention. It’s also a drug that is commonly abused. Because its stimulating qualities can… Details
Celebrities Open Up About Having Anxiety and Other Mental Health IssuesAnxietyBy PromisesMay 5, 2017May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and many celebrities and prominent public figures are using the month as an opportunity to speak out about the mental health issues that affect them. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and others will be highlighted and humanized… Details
What Is the Difference Between Biofeedback Therapy and Neurofeedback Therapy?TherapiesBy PromisesApril 14, 2017Biofeedback therapy is the general term for a range of techniques that rely on information provided by your own body to help you improve your physical or mental well-being. One of the many methods used to achieve this goal is neurofeedback therapy, which relies on information gathered from a specific part of your brain. A… Details
Is Your Anger Trying to Tell You Something?Personal ResourcesBy PromisesApril 13, 2017Anger is instinctive, or at least that’s how it often feels. Someone cuts you off in traffic? Anger. Stub your toe? Anger. Think you’ve been unfairly reprimanded by your boss? Feeling angry is probably not far away. The immediacy with which we often experience anger has led many to conclude that anger is one of… Details
