Finding the right schizophrenia treatment program can be a daunting task. It's important to find a program that is tailored to your individual needs and provides the support and resources you need to find hope [...]
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder that significantly affects one’s emotional regulation and patterns of interpersonal relationships. A prominent feature of BPD is identity disturbance, where individuals often grapple with their sense of [...]
What is BPD? In the past, numerous mental health experts deemed it challenging to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), often believing there weren't effective solutions. However, today's understanding confirms that BPD is treatable. Borderline [...]
Living with a mental illness can be difficult, primarily if professionals can't accurately diagnose or treat your condition. Schizoaffective disorder is one of the most misdiagnosed mental illnesses in the United States. According to [...]
Navigating Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder Navigating the complexities of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder can be challenging. Did you know that rapid cycling episodes can occur four or more times within a year? At Alta Loma [...]
Within the domain of personality disorders, symptoms and similar disorder characteristics are grouped into three distinct clusters, with each cluster tied together by an overarching theme. People with these disorders experience the symptoms no matter [...]
Understanding the nuances between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder is a cornerstone of mental illness. While overlapping in many aspects, these conditions have distinctive features that influence diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions. As you journey with [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to struggle with. Over time, symptoms change and evolve, and many individuals do not get the help they need until years after PTSD symptoms start. Early intervention is [...]
Understanding what dual diagnosis is and the support available is crucial for those navigating this complicated condition. Unlike traditional mental health problems or substance use disorders, dual diagnosis involves both and can often lead [...]
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by depressive episodes alternating with periods of mania. These episodes can affect many systems in your body, so it’s essential to understand the physical changes associated [...]
