Palpable Tension and Anxiety The coronavirus is ravaging the country at an unprecedented rate and hospitalizations are at an all-time high. Unemployment benefits will run out in the coming weeks, leaving those whose jobs were affected by the pandemic with the very real prospect of hunger and homelessness in the new year. All across the…
Recently, we posted a blog aiming to open up a conversation about bipolar disorder. In it, we addressed some of the stereotypes surrounding the condition. Additionally, we positioned it as a spectrum of disorders. Finally, we highlighted the necessity of patient-centered care. The article received such a positive response that we thought we’d dive a…
Back in September, we talked a little about the dangers of a “marijuana maintenance” plan. For those who are unfamiliar, “marijuana maintenance” refers to substituting THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, for more immediately dangerous drugs like heroin and other opiates. The problem here is that when we choose to treat our substance use disorder…
Popular, Positive, and Practical Yoga has been around for over four millennia and yet it remains as popular as ever. In fact, a quick Google search reveals at least 800 yoga studios in the Los Angeles area alone. Furthermore, according to the International Yoga Federation, there are approximately 300 million people practicing yoga worldwide. Part…
A 2019 meta-analysis of 97 existing studies revealed some strong links between borderline personality disorder and childhood trauma. This is a topic that is very close to our hearts. After all, our mission is to understand early experiences and underlying causes that manifest mental health difficulties. The analysis showed that more than 71% of people…
There are a lot of popular stereotypes and assumptions surrounding both bipolar disorder and the people who suffer from them. These stereotypes and the stigmas attached to them can prevent folks from getting the treatment they need so we would like to take a moment to open up about this mental health condition and set…