Depression: Co-Occurring Mental Illness

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is behind us, but the effort to educate Americans about mental health continues. October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. While we do not treat depression exclusively at Pacific Shores Recovery, many of our clients contend with co-occurring depressive disorders. Depression and addiction go hand in hand quite often.… Continue reading Depression: Co-Occurring Mental Illness

Mental Illness: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Recovery Month, but it is also Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The two observances dovetail nicely; many people who struggle with addiction and mental illness become victims of suicide. Any person who is in the grips of despair is at risk of suicidal ideations. Mental and behavioral health disorders bring men and women… Continue reading Mental Illness: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Mental Health Services Receive Funding

People who do not receive help for mental health disorders are at considerable risk. Such individuals are likely to engage in behaviors that can further complicate their lives. Men and women who struggle with disorders like depression are significantly more prone to engage in hazardous drug and alcohol use and commit acts of self-harm. The… Continue reading Mental Health Services Receive Funding

PTSD Awareness Month: Treatment Works

Most people who experience significant forms of trauma will recover from it eventually. Unfortunately, that will not be the case for millions of others; in such instances, the shock will linger. It is crucial that people who are bogged down by the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seek help. PTSD will impact the lives… Continue reading PTSD Awareness Month: Treatment Works

Mental Health Concerns In America

Millions of Americans prioritize healthy living – and for good reason. Those who are healthier feel better and tend to live longer. Unfortunately, fewer men and women prioritize mental health, despite the significant toll it takes on physical wellbeing. Mental illness disrupts the lives of countless people around the globe. Depression alone affects more than… Continue reading Mental Health Concerns In America

Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Any mental illness can affect men and women from all walks of life. In February, the National Eating Disorders Association asks that we all focus on disordered eating. The organization reports that eating disorders are complex forms of mental illness with potentially fatal consequences. At Pacific Shores, our team of professionals understands that many people… Continue reading Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders