Early intervention: Babies’ mental health matters
When talking about mental health, you may only think about it affecting adults and older children, right? Did you know that babies can struggle with mental health challenges, as well? As babies, the way we are cared for builds the foundation for our social and...
Let’s talk: How to discuss your behavioral health illness
You’ve been diagnosed with a behavioral health illness. What do you tell people? How do you share? Who do you tell? You may have mixed emotions over these questions, and that’s perfectly fine. Know that being scared is normal, and anticipating how friends, family,...
Beat the college stressors: Back to school for college students
Whether you're a college freshman who's independent for the first time or a college senior who's tasked with landing a job upon graduation, students of all ages deal with a lot of change, which can often be stressful and scary. It’s true that your college years can be...
Trauma: Understanding and recovering from it
Trauma can come from various life instances, and the recovery process can look different for different people. For some, it takes a period of time to heal from trauma. For others, seeking professional treatment is necessary for recovery. Everyday situations might...
What’s next? How to maintain good mental health post-care
In a hospital or medical setting, mental health challenges can be addressed and managed in a structured environment. Mental health treatment facilities provide you with the tools and guidance needed to live a better, healthier life. However, once your treatment is...
Cell phones and your teen’s mental health
We live in a time where everything is easily accessible via our fingertips. Cell phones are an extremely useful invention, allowing us to stay connected with friends and family and up to date on the latest news and trends. However, this rise in technology has caused...
Is individual or group therapy right for you?
When it comes to treating a behavioral health illness of any kind, therapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process. If you’re looking for psychotherapy treatment, you may have questions regarding the best option for you - individual or group therapy. Below,...
Depression: Just because it’s not visible, doesn’t mean it’s not real
There are many faces of depression. For some, depression can be so severe it’s crippling - keeping them from accomplishing day-to-day tasks. For others, getting out of bed and going through life’s motions is possible, but inwardly, they may be absorbed with a...
Home-based services for children: What is it?
One of South Bay’s most unique attributes is that the majority of our services are conducted outside of our offices, such as in community settings. Our Early Childhood clinicians frequently travel to homes, schools, foster homes, residential programs, churches,...
Intervention: reaching out before it’s too late
Drug or alcohol addiction is not a weakness – it’s an illness. Do you have a loved one who is suffering from addiction but doesn’t know how or where to get help? The first step is making the decision to intervene. Addiction is not something that goes away over time,...