Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a shocking, terrifying or life-threatening event. People with PTSD often relive their trauma through flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive thoughts. This disorder can disrupt your daily life, relationships and well-being. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy offers a...
Delusional disorders are a complex and often misunderstood group of psychiatric conditions. Delusional people develop unrealistic ideas and maintain them despite evidence to the contrary. Unlike schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, delusional disorders typically do not involve hallucinations or significant cognitive impairments, making them more challenging to recognize and...
Many people take pride in keeping their homes clean. Sweeping, mopping, disinfecting surfaces or reorganizing a cluttered closet can give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. But for people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the urge to clean often goes far beyond tidiness. In some cases, cleaning becomes a...
March 20 is International Day of Happiness, a global reminder that happiness is essential for your mental and emotional well-being. However, mental or behavioral health issues can make finding joy feel like an uphill battle. Depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use disorders can dull your ability to experience pleasure,...
Marijuana use has become increasingly normalized nationwide in recent years – especially in California, where it is legal for medical and recreational purposes. But marijuana’s potency has increased, raising concerns about its impact on mental health. In particular, marijuana schizophrenia has drawn attention in recent years. Public awareness about the...
Mania is a defining symptom of bipolar disorder – an intense state of heightened energy, impulsivity and euphoria that can lead to risky behavior and long-term consequences. Despite the temporary sense of invincibility it provides, mania is a severe mental health condition that requires professional treatment. What Is a Manic...
Depression is a severe illness that can affect every aspect of your life. One hallmark of this condition is depressive episodes, periods during which your symptoms intensify and make it difficult to function in daily life. While depression can feel hopeless, it often responds well to a combination of...
Serene Behavioral Health provides our clients with evidence-based therapies that empower them to regain control of their mental health and well-being. One of the most impactful approaches we offer is dialectical behavioral therapy, a treatment that equips people with tools to regulate their emotions and handle challenges more gracefully. What...
January is National Codependency Awareness Month – a time to shed light on a behavioral pattern that often drives and exacerbates mental health and substance use disorders. Recognizing and addressing codependency is a vital step toward lifelong wellness. Overcoming an Unhealthy Dynamic Codependency involves an excessive reliance on another person to...
Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood mental health disorder characterized by symptoms such as delusions and disorganized thinking. People with schizophrenia may experience vivid auditory, visual or sensory hallucinations – perceiving things that do not exist in reality. These experiences can be distressing and significantly impact daily functioning....
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