Tag: mental health
Small Habits That Make A Big Difference
UNITED STATES—Mental health is often misunderstood as something that only matters during difficult times, but in reality, it is maintained through consistent daily habits....
The Caretaker Role Needs More Praise
UNITED STATES—Sometimes things happen in life that make you open your eyes to things that you don't think about. I really want to focus...
Job Uriah Taylor Will Face Trial
SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, September 30, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that the California Court of Appeal granted a petition to overturn...
Beyond Beach Days: How Los Angeles and Surrounding Areas Approach Mental...
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles often gets summed up by palm trees, movie sets, and traffic so intense it has its own personality. But beneath the...
SMFD Adds Roger, The Support Dog To Its Team
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, April 7, the Santa Monica Fire Department informed Canyon News via email that it added a new member, Roger, The Support...
Dealing With People’s Bad Energy
UNITED STATES—Bad energy, there is something that is harboring in my life as of late, and I am doing my best to prevent bad...
Pilot Program Launched To Help Those With Mental Health Crisis
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, January 8, the city of Santa Monica announced that first responders will have access to a dedicated behavioral health team to...
It Is Ok To Tell People “No!”
UNITED STATES—It is two letters that so many Americans have trouble saying; no. It was something that has pondered my brain for a seriously...
Mental Health Matters
UNITED STATES—There are always these conversations nowadays about mental health and how important it is to our overall wellbeing, but let’s be honest for...
Anxiety In Life
UNITED STATES—I suffer from terrible anxiety people. I honestly have an idea what triggered it, but I feel like as I get older it...
Do Not Bottle Your Emotions People
UNITED STATES—Emotions can be a rollercoaster people. Some days you are on a high and then other times you can be on a low,...
May Is Mental Health Awareness In Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica for the month of May will focus on Mental Health Awareness and have conversations destigmatizing mental health by...
Mental Health Matters People
UNITED STATES—A lot of people may not understand it, but gosh, when people say mental health matters it really does America. I was beyond...
Moving Past Your Addiction – 4 Ways To Get Help
UNITED STATES—Addiction can be a scary thing to experience. Recognized as a mental health condition, addiction is described as being dependent on a substance...
Putting Others Over Your Own Sanity
UNITED STATES—It has taken me some time, but I have come to the conclusion that I care too much about other people and as...
Do Not Compartmentalize Your Emotions
UNITED STATES—I am someone who doesn’t always wear his emotions on his sleeve. I tend to compartmentalize my emotions which I know; I know...
What To Consider When Studying Master’s In Mental Health Counseling Online
UNITED STATES—Becoming a mental health counselor is a challenging yet rewarding career, and you will have to undergo plenty of training and education to...
SMPD Defuses Mental Health Crisis Along Oceanside Bluffs
SANTA MONICA—Police defused a mental health emergency of a psychiatrically distressed man along the oceanside bluffs of Santa Monica on Tuesday, October 27th, according...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Defined By Johnny
BEVERLY HILLS—Actor, model, and published author Johnny Gershon released his first book, "U & Me/BDD," last June to heal from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)...
Health And Safety Commission Discusses Mental Health Issues
BEVERLY HILLS—On May 18, the discussion of mental health was front-and center at a meeting conducted by the Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission.
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