Jackson House Blog

If you are self-harming, know that you are loved, needed, wanted, and appreciated. If you think someone around you is self-harming, reach out for help.

As the caretaker and someone who loves those around you, it can be exhausting to help them work through their challenges. Helping others often requires you to feel some of their pain, empathize with what they are going through, and feel their struggles.

Approximately 9% of the population in the United States suffer from an eating disorder. This equates to almost 1 out of every 10 people who have or will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.

Nutrition has a significant influence on physical, emotional, and mental health. Our brains require a lot of nutrients to efficiently send out the message to release hormones, breathe, think, and accomplish the daily tasks we perform. Without the proper fuel, our bodies and brains can struggle. 

SANTA PAULA, CA – Jackson House is opening its fifth residential mental health treatment center in Santa Paula to help Ventura County residents who are in crisis.

Research has found peer support groups to be highly effective at improving mental health. Feeling isolated and alone is common among individuals with mental illness and peer support groups combat that by helping the group members see how others are similar to them.

Trauma has a powerful impact on mental health because it changes both the body and the brain. These changes happen because your body registers that you’re in a dangerous situation and starts preparing itself for survival.

If you're looking for ways to improve your mental health and wellness this year, keep reading. We've compiled a list of eight excellent ways for you to focus on your psychological well-being this year to enjoy long-term benefits.