Tag: stress

Managing Workplace Stress for Sustained Recovery

August 24, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

There are many different things that matter when it comes to sustaining recovery. For many, workplace stress can be a significant trigger and impact mental health. Let’s discuss some ways that you can manage workplace stress and make sure that… Read More ›

How School Stress Relates to Addiction and Mental Health Problems

July 20, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Obtaining higher education is an exciting accomplishment that anyone should be proud of. Nothing worth it in life comes easy, though. As an adult, juggling work, home, and school is a balance that isn’t easy to maintain. Getting assignments in… Read More ›

Taking a Breath: Holistic Techniques to Cope With Stress

July 15, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Treatment

Stress is something we all deal with at various points throughout our lives. Unfortunately, stress cannot be avoided. However, there are certain techniques you can use to cope with stress and deal with it in a healthy way. In this… Read More ›

The Danger of Stress

February 27, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Illness

Stress is a common occurrence for many of us. While many of us live with stress daily, that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Too much stress can cause a variety of negative effects, so it’s important to think about ways to… Read More ›

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

January 5, 2023 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

At Avalon Malibu, we believe in taking advantage of the benefits that a holistic treatment approach can provide. This means taking care of both your physical health as well as your mental health. By combining treatment for both of these… Read More ›

Understanding How Stress Impacts the Body

August 26, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

There will be times in your life when you need to experience stress, as it is essential for your growth. Simply put, low-level stress is actually healthy, leading to feeling engaged, stimulated, and able to experience everyday life without it… Read More ›

The Power of Slowing Down

July 13, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Slowing down is a radical act of self-compassion when today’s societal narrative overtly and covertly communicates to try harder, achieve more, and be better. As important as it is to sometimes push our comfort zones to reach the goals we… Read More ›

Becoming Aware of Your Stress Responses: The Impact of Chronic Stress

May 15, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Experiencing stress is very common, and some stress is important to experience. Stress allows you to be challenged, stimulated, and grow. Although, when stressors in your life are constant or increased, stress can become chronic. Chronic stress can cause adverse… Read More ›

Addiction and Stress in Academia

February 1, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Addiction

Your educational journey can be an endless source of enjoyment that also comes with a great deal of stress. This is true whether you are dealing with the responsibilities of collegiate courses or navigating the pressure of high school expectations.… Read More ›

Changing the Way You Respond to Stress

January 17, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Holidays Mental Health

Stress can cause you to act in ways that are reactive, leading to deeper states of stress. Understanding how stress impacts your life and learning how to respond to it differently is how you begin to lower the amount of… Read More ›