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Solo Activities to Help With Depression

Coping with depression can feel like an uphill battle as it saps your energy, motivation and self-esteem. Finding ways to climb out of a depressive episode is not easy, but understanding the illness and how it affects you specifically is the first step to being able to find the coping mechanisms that work best for […]

How to Manage Anxiety at Work

Anxiety disorders, which include panic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), are the most common mental illnesses affecting Americans. About 40 million people in the U.S. live with anxiety, and it can have severe repercussions for your performance at work. Symptoms of anxiety include: Excessive worry, which can […]

Healthy Ways to Cope With Depression

Depression goes beyond simply feeling sad over something that happened in your life. With depression, you may find yourself struggling with how you feel, think and act. Small tasks may suddenly feel overwhelming, and you may experience symptoms such as: Loss of interest in activities Sleep difficulties and fatigue Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Difficulty […]

Mental Health Resources in Sacramento

Finding help is vital to addressing mental health issues. Unfortunately, about two-thirds of people with mental health problems are unable to access treatment due to various reasons. One of the reasons is lack of information about reliable resources. That’s why we’ve compiled a brief list of mental health resources in Sacramento. How to Get Mental […]

Mental Health in California

California’s public mental health system is in turmoil. It’s not for lack of funding but for lack of proper strategies to tackle the problem and initiate advanced forms of mental health care across the state. The legislation is already in place, but the state lacks enough political support to address the effects of mental health […]