Even the calmest people are having anxiety over our present situation. COVID-19 is inherently anxiety-provoking, and these times are unprecedented. The world has never experienced an episode of global shutdown on this scale, and we’re all trying to adapt while facing a lot of unknowns. So if you’re feeling excessively anxious, know that you’re not…
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Nonstop coverage of COVID-19 on nearly every television station is stress-inducing to say the least. For those of us who are vulnerable to depression or similar mental health conditions, the constant barrage of news and death counts can feel intense and overwhelming. This, coupled with the sudden isolation caused by quarantine, may trigger a mental…
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Depression is an extremely common mental condition that affects many children, young adults, and adults. It can have a major impact on your brain, your mood, and your outlook on life. For those who are silently suffering, it’s important to understand the different signs of depression in order to treat it properly. If depression goes…
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Those suffering from depression often equate the illness to living underwater: interactions feel muffled, perspective is blurred, and completing even simple tasks can be slow and difficult. For the estimated 14 million American adults suffering from depressive disorders, the powerful current of isolation, numbness, lethargy, irritability, and helplessness can interfere with every aspect of life.…
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Anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stress, and it has a very important purpose. It is designed to signal dangerous, uncomfortable, or unfamiliar situations so that we remain aware and alert. However, for the 40 million adults affected by anxiety disorders (which includes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder),…
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With the abundance of treatment options and mental health professionals, each promising different approaches and better results, finding the right care, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for you or a loved one can be an added stressor in an already challenging situation. Below, True Life Center’s Executive Medical Director, Dr. Krista Roybal, shares some…
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