Category: QA

Why is Bipolar Disorder So Difficult to Diagnose?

July 25, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Bipolar Disorder

One of the most challenging aspects of mental disorders is the official diagnosis; a healthcare professional can easily mistake one disorder for another and for a variety of reasons. As emphasized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), bipolar… Read More ›

How Can Sharing My Story of Mental Illness Help Others?

July 24, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Mental illness is a serious topic that, while more open for discussion now, is still negatively perceived by many due to perpetuated stigmas. With stigma comes a sense of distance, a sense of separation – labels of “the other” emerge… Read More ›

Can Creativity Help Me with Mental Illness Recovery?

July 23, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Painting. Singing. Drawing. Writing. Decorating. Composing. Playing. Dancing. Designing. No matter which form of creativity you’re interested in, all of these activities and more can have a profound, positive influence on your mental illness recovery. How so? Being creative means… Read More ›

How Are Identity and Recovery Related?

July 20, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery QA

Many people who begin their journey to recovery have preconceived ideas of their “identity”. Most often, these identities are centralized around their addiction, as people label may themselves as “an addict” or “an alcoholic”. The truth is that these labels… Read More ›

Will My Relationship Survive While I’m in Recovery?

July 19, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Relationships

Recovery is a time to focus on your self-care and well-being, but that doesn’t mean that you must neglect your significant other and/or family. While it’s best for people to take some much-needed time to focus on themselves, the health… Read More ›

How Can A Ropes Course Add Benefit to My Recovery?

July 18, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery QA

A ropes course is an outdoor activity designed to assist clients in overcoming their fears, learn to develop trust with people in their program, and identify new strategies towards finding success in their recovery. Different ropes courses may involve team… Read More ›

How Can Anxiety Affect My Work Performance?

July 17, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Anxiety

Racing thoughts, dizziness, increased heart rate, excessive worry and other symptoms of anxiety don’t just affect people at home; anxiety can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 72%… Read More ›

Can Over-Confidence Affect A Person’s Recovery?

July 16, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery QA

Imagine this: You’ve been in recovery for about a month, and you’re feeling great. You’ve been working hard in individual and group therapy, and you finally feel as though your life is back on track. You think to yourself, “Finally,… Read More ›

How Might Sleep and Trauma Be Related?

July 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is “a disorder that develops in some people who have experiencing a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” It’s very natural to feel afraid during a traumatic event, but some people carry those feelings over time, manifesting… Read More ›

What If I Feel Apprehensive About Treatment?

July 12, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Treatment

Recovery can be challenging, because it involves building a new lifestyle for a better future. If you’ve recently begun a treatment program, you may feel apprehensive about your capabilities; many people who begin recovery have identified with a label –… Read More ›