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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health awareness aims to recognize both the positive and negative impacts of mental health as a whole. Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, helps draw attention to mental health issues and provide support for those who need it. It is a time for everyone to be aware of the signs of poor mental health and take action to bolster their own well-being, as well as that of their family, friends, and colleagues.

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Does Addiction Cause Mental Health Disorders?

Addiction and mental health disorders can be overwhelming disorders to experience. What many people don’t realize, however, is there can be an intrinsic link between both. Addiction can cause mental health disorders with the potential of evolving into more serious illnesses.

What is a Healthy Level of Stress?

If your stress levels become too difficult to handle on your own, then it may be time to seek professional help. This could include talking to a therapist, counselor, or doctor who can help you identify the root causes of your stress and develop strategies to cope in a healthy way.

How to Start a Discussion about Your Partner's Mental Health

But talking openly and honestly about mental health is an important part of a healthy relationship. It is also extremely beneficial for you both. Communicating can help your other half feel supported and understood while giving you a better understanding of the situation. 

So how can you approach this very delicate topic? Here are some tips that can help you do that.

4 Myths About Medication for Mental Health

As we work together to fight against the stigma, here is a list of four myths about medication for mental health that you should know:

How to Enjoy the Holiday Season When You are Struggling with the Holiday Blues

If you are one of those people who isn’t feeling merry and bright this time of year, don't worry. This blog will provide tips so you can enjoy the holiday season even if you're feeling down.

5 Tips to Keep Your Cool During the Holidays

No wonder it can be a lot to handle. Fortunately, you can use some simple tips to keep your cool during the festive season to ensure you enjoy it to the fullest. Here are five of them.

Losing a Loved One to Suicide and Learning to Properly Grieve

The pain caused by suicide can feel insurmountable. Grieving the death of a loved one to suicide can be especially complicated because there are so many unanswered questions. But as there is always light in the darkness, there is hope in learning to process the pain and come out on the other side.

4 Ways to Deal with Things That Are Out of Your Control

When something bad happens, how do you cope? Do you try to control the situation or accept that some things are beyond your power? If you're like most people, you probably do both.

Am I Struggling with Seasonal Depression?

For some, winter is a welcome seasonal change. But for others, it represents the beginnings of a far darker time of the year—seasonal depression.

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If you’re a provider and need to send us information on a client, please feel free to fax us at 619-303-7044. If you need help immediately, call our 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-766-4274. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. Jackson House is licensed by the State of California Community Care Licensing Division and certified by the Department of Health Care Services. We are also CARF Accredited. If you have any client or quality of care concerns, please reach out to us at (888) 255-9280. If your concerns need further attention, you can contact the Department of Public Health at 619-278-3700 or the Community Care Licensing Division at 1-844-538-8766.