Understanding Postpartum Depression and When to Seek Help
November 30, 2018 Posted in: Announcement
Having a baby is exciting, overwhelming, nerve-wracking, and exhausting all at the same time.
For some women, all the hormone fluctuations and the task of caring for a newborn can cause slight depression – and that depression goes away after a few days.
For other women, that depression might settle in deeper and make things feel darker, hopeless, and become worse rather than better.
At this point, you are no longer dealing with the standard "baby blues."
Instead, you might be entering what is known as postpartum depression.
What Is Postpartum Depression?
Is My Child a Bully? Signs to Watch for and How to Help
October 24, 2018 Posted in: Announcement
No parent expects to hear that their child is a bully.
At home, they might act like every other kid. They do their chores, obey your orders, and seem to get along with siblings.
Perhaps it is the opposite.
Maybe your child is out of control at home, doesn’t listen to you or respect your authority, and you feel overwhelmed.
Now you must deal with the stress of realizing your child might be a bully at school, too.
To help your child, you must first understand why kids bully others. From there, it is a matter of enlisting professional help along with your child’s school to stop the bullying.... Continue reading →
Teen Drug Abuse: Warning Signs You Should Look For
October 31, 2017 Posted in: Press Release
Do you worry that your teenage child has been abusing drugs? If so, are not alone. Each year thousands of children become victim to teen drug abuse and it’s a nationwide problem that everyone should be concerned with. In today’s world, there are so many different types of drugs out there and they are easy to get which makes the drug problem even worse. Not only are street drugs such as heroin and cocaine readily available, but so are many prescription pain pills.
When you look at teen drug abuse stats, the numbers are staggering. Prescription pain pills, the same ones we use after getting a tooth pulled or having surgery, are being abused by our... Continue reading →
How College May Affect the Mental Wellness of a Young Student
October 24, 2016 Posted in: Announcement
Going away to college is usually a dramatic transition from a highly controlled environment to an exponentially unrestricted way of life. While this may sound appealing to high school graduates looking to escape their parents’ rules, it could have an impact on pre-existing mental health problems for those who aren’t prepared to handle the drastic lifestyle change.
According to statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a quarter of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are... Continue reading →
Understanding Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
August 4, 2016 Posted in: Announcement
Military sexual trauma (MST) is more common than most realize and affects both male and female service members and their families. Understanding what MST is and how it can lead to mood disorders, substance abuse and physical symptoms is the first step toward finding help for yourself or a loved one.
What Is Military Sexual Trauma?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, "Military sexual trauma, or MST, is the term used by VA to refer to experiences of sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that a Veteran... Continue reading →
Vista del Mar Hospital partners with Jason Foundation Inc. (JFI)
June 12, 2015 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a youth suicide prevention and awareness organization, and Signature Healthcare Services, a provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment, announce that Signature has become a JFI National Community Affiliate and will be establishing Affiliate Offices in its 13 facilities (including Vista del Mar Hospital). The Affiliate Offices will serve as hubs where parents, teachers, guidance counselors, students, churches and other community organizations can get educational materials and learn... Continue reading →
Biomarker Could Predict PTSD Risk
April 16, 2015 Posted in: Press Release, Military SupportBlood expression levels of genes targeted by the stress hormones called glucocorticoids could be a physical measure, or biomarker, of risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a study conducted in rats by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). That also makes the steroid hormones’ receptor, the glucocorticoid receptor, a potential target for new drugs.
PTSD is triggered by a terrifying event, either witnessed or experienced. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, which is why the study aimed to identify biomarkers that could better... Continue reading →
Military Suicides Up Slightly in 2014
April 16, 2015 Posted in: Press Release, Military SupportWASHINGTON — Suicides among members of the active-duty military personnel rose slightly in 2014, led by increases in the number of sailors and airmen who took their own lives, new Defense Department figures show.
There were fewer suicides by Army soldiers and Marines, the two services that have seen the most combat in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last decade. According to preliminary Pentagon data, there were 288 confirmed and suspected suicides by active-duty personnel in 2014, compared with 286 in 2013. Both totals, however, represent a sharp drop from the 2012 number of 352. The data was obtained by The Associated Press. Over time the numbers may change, particularly if deaths that were initially believed to be suicides are found to be otherwise. The number... Continue reading →
Behavioral Health in the United States
November 1, 2013 Posted in: Announcement29 October 2013 By: Judith L. Teich, MSW, Behavioral Research Scientist
Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
SAMHSA’s new publication, Behavioral Health, United States, 2012, provides in-depth information about the behavioral health (mental and/or substance use disorders) of the nation. Drawing on 40 different data sources, this publication includes national and state-level trends in private and public sector behavioral health services, costs, and clients.
The report reveals that from 2010-2011 over 41 million U.S. adults had a mental illness that affected their ability to conduct daily activities. It is important for medical practitioners, researchers, school systems, parents, and the general... Continue reading →