How to Cope With Night Terrors if You Have PTSD

How to Cope With Night Terrors if You Have PTSD

Many people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience sleep disturbances, including night terrors. Parasomnias are common among individuals with PTSD. According to Frontiers in Psychology, "PTSD is . . . linked to remarkable…
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Patient Credits Alter Wellness Care to “Guide You to the Right Path of Excellence”

Laguna Beach, California—A woman was so pleased with the mental health treatment she received at Alter Wellness Care, she posted an enthusiastic 5-star review of the center in Laguna Beach, California. “This a wonderful facility with…
Could I Have Undiagnosed Adult ADHD?

Could I Have Undiagnosed Adult ADHD?

Finding it difficult to focus on something, even when it seems like an easy task, may be a sign of adult ADHD. People with this condition might have trouble prioritizing a schedule, forget meetings, or even unintentionally blow off friends…
How to Calm Your Mental Health Symptoms Before Bedtime

How to Calm Your Mental Health Symptoms Before Bedtime

Many people struggle to get enough quality sleep each night. You might feel anxious, experience nightmares, or have other mental health symptoms that disturb your sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “A…
How Can I Understand the Complex Relationship Between My Depression and Anxiety Symptoms?

How Can I Understand the Complex Relationship Between My Depression and Anxiety Symptoms?

When we experience depression and anxiety symptoms together, it can feel like the weight of the world is closing in on us. That is not a mixed metaphor. Rather, it illustrates how hard it can be to describe the way these symptoms can feel…
How to Decide if Outpatient or Partial Hospitalization Program is Right for Your Bipolar Disorder

How to Decide if Outpatient or Partial Hospitalization Program Is Right for Your Bipolar Disorder

Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD) benefit from attending intensive outpatient (IOP) or partial hospitalization (PHP) programs. The structured environment removes stressors and reduces symptoms, allowing clients to address underlying…
Therapy for mental health

4 Signs Therapy Is Working

Alter Wellness Care Can Help With Outpatient Treatment The mental health recovery process tends to be gradual. In fact, that’s for the best. Managing a serious mental illness is apt to feel overwhelming. It would be impossible for many people…
benefits of outpatient therapy

5 Benefits of Outpatient Therapy

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Alter Wellness Care Can Help in California Most people struggle with mental health at some point. Some people struggle routinely with their mental health. Whether you have a chronic mental health condition or are facing a crisis that involves…
coping skills for major depressive disorder

6 Coping Skills for Major Depressive Disorder

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Learn to Live Better With Depression Depression is a mental health disorder that primarily impacts a person's overall mood. The impacts on your mood can have a ripple effect on other areas of your life causing disruption and discord in your…
Seeking IOP or PHP Treatment for Paranoid Personality Disorder

Seeking IOP or PHP Treatment for Paranoid Personality Disorder

Individuals with severe trust issues may hesitate to participate in professional mental health programs. However, chronic distrust can turn into paranoid personality disorder (PPD) or other mental health disorders if left untreated. Individuals…