Category: QA

How Do I Know if I Need Help?

September 22, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Addiction QA

Oftentimes, individuals may feel or have been told that they exhibit signs of either a mental illness or addiction, but do not know where to begin. Discovering a mental illness or uncovering an addiction is best when consulted with a… Read More ›

How Long Should I Stay in Treatment for Primary Mental Health?

September 21, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

The negative symptoms of a mental illness can be overwhelming. Sometimes people are diagnosed at an early age, but oftentimes people discover that they have a mental illness as they get older. As one enters recovery, treatment is individualized and… Read More ›

If I Have a Mental Health Disorder and an Addiction, Can I Get Help?

September 20, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Dual Diagnosis

Millions of people suffer from both a mental illness and an addiction, and there are so many resources to assist an individual in recovery. From therapists to treatment programs, anyone can get the help that they need. Recovery is a… Read More ›

Is Motivational Enhancement Therapy the Best Relapse Prevention?

September 19, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

There are several types of treatment and prevention models that are used in healthcare facilities. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is a counseling approach designed to assist individuals with their uncertainty around treatment and stopping their use of drugs. In motivational… Read More ›

Will Acupuncture Reduce Symptoms of Depression?

September 18, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Depression

For anyone who has experienced depression, the symptoms can be debilitating. Having a lack of enjoyment in activities, isolation, and feeling hopeless are just a few characteristics of depression and can make a person feel defeated. Luckily, there are so… Read More ›

Will I be able to recover from an addiction?

September 15, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Therapy

Recovery is a remarkable, transformative journey for anyone to embark on. Those who have recently began their journey of recovery or are considering their path towards recovery may wonder if they will ever be fully recovered from their addiction. Addictions… Read More ›

What Do I Need To Know About Borderline Personality Disorder?

July 25, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a difficult personality disorder to understand. The shifting moods, perspectives, boundaries, behaviors, and often times personalities can be challenging for a loved one to understand. Borderline Personality Disorder Can… Read More ›

Why Do People With Phobias Need Treatment?

July 19, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment QA Anxiety Phobia

Everyone is afraid of something. If they aren’t afraid, they are definitely made uneasy by the idea of a certain object, experience, sight, smell, sound, or anything else they develop a… Read More ›