Explore the differences and similarities between behavioral health and mental health to provide clarity on these important topics.

Explore the origins of Men's Mental Health Month, its significance, and how individuals, communities, and healthcare facilities can participate.

Explore how the integration of mental health services has become increasingly vital in improving patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery.

In the golden years of life, finding tranquility and peace becomes paramount. However, for seniors residing in assisted living facilities, navigating anxiety and stress can present unique challenges.

We have made it to a new year, hello 2024! We are excited to share with you all that in this new year we plan to make some exciting updates to our company which includes new team members, new company opportunities, new facilities, new marketing, and new outreach! Hold onto your hats as we drive into the new year of exciting possibilities.

The December season is filled with joy, gratitude, and hopefulness. As with everything, there is also an opposite to these feelings of merriment. Challenges such as grief, concern, and loneliness also come up during this season. We do not need to repress these feelings just because this is a season of good tidings. Feelings come in waves, both joyous and challenging ones.

November is a very special time of year. It is the season of giving - thanks, gratitude, support, understanding, the list goes on and on. During this special holiday season, Pacific Coast Psychology would like to give a special thanks to all of our facility partners, our tremendous patients, dedicated clinicians, supportive medical device technicians, and charismatic leadership team. Without each of these impeccable groups of people we would be unable to thrive as a psychology company providing support and empowering strength in those around us.

The choices we make early in life affect how we age. It is important for us to make informed decisions about our physical activities and the way we engage our minds.

A lecture was given to help students conceptualize how they hold on to stress and how it can have a negative impact on them. The professor started by filling a glass with water and asking students how heavy it was. After a few guesses he paused and emphasized that it is not the weight of the glass that matters but how heavy it feels to our arm after a period of time. If we hold onto the glass of water for an extended period, say 4 hours, our arms will become weak and shaky. If we hold onto the glass for an entire day our arm is likely to go numb from the perceived weight and discomfort the glass has imposed on our arm. The same is true of how we hold on to stress.

Anxiety is something that many people experience day to day. It can consist of feelings of uneasiness and fear that may arise when dealing with stress, when facing a difficult situation, or when making an important decision. In the moment and after, it can be hard to deal with anxiety however, there are ways to better handle it and reach inner peace.

Caring for patients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related illnesses can be challenging as is and even harder as the illness progresses. Here are steps caregivers can take to make the process a little easier by preventing frustration and promoting flexibility and individualized care.

Dementia can be incredibly discouraging for a patient suffering from its symptoms, and as risk factors increase with age it can be frightening to consider the implications of these diseases. But don’t panic! Here are some activities to incorporate into your daily routine to decrease your risk of developing dementia and reduce symptoms for patients experiencing this condition. You might even find that you enjoy some of these treatments too!