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How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy Addresses OCD in Young Adults

Reading Time: 7 minutes Young adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) struggle with a range of symptoms including distressing and intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. One of the most effective approaches for treating OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. ERP therapy works by interrupting the OCD cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Young adults learn to tolerate discomfort without […]
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5 Reasons Why Treatment Is Important for Young Adults During the Holidays

Reading Time: 5 minutes For young adults, the holidays are typically about catching up on sleep, going out with friends, and spending time with family. Entering or remaining in treatment for mental health conditions doesn’t usually look like an appealing option, even when they know they need help. However, treatment is important even during the holidays—and can be life […]
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Our California Mental Health Treatment Centers for Young Adults

Reading Time: 6 minutes Nearly half of all young adults in California and around the country are experiencing anxiety and depression, according to new research. This age group is struggling more than any other demographic. However, there are not enough California mental health treatment centers or providers to address this crisis among young people. In fact, California has one of […]
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Addressing the Virginia Mental Healthcare Shortage for Young Adults

Reading Time: 5 minutes Across the country, emerging adults are struggling with their mental health more than any other age group. And huge numbers of these young people are unable to access care. Virginia is one of the many states that continues to struggle with a shortage of mental health treatment centers and providers for people in their 20s and […]
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OCD in Young Adults: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Time: 8 minutes Young adults sometimes refer to themselves as being “OCD” when they are super organized or get nervous about germs. However, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more than wanting to keep your room neat or avoid getting sick.  OCD is a diagnosable mental health condition with symptoms including obsessive behavior, intense anxious thoughts, and extreme fears. Therefore, […]
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The Latest Research on Young Men and Binge Drinking

Reading Time: 5 minutes More than one-third of male college students engage in binge drinking. Even though college-aged men and women use alcohol in roughly equal numbers, binge drinking is still more common among young men. Why do so many young men binge drink? Psychology, biology, and socialization contribute to this dangerous and potentially addictive behavior. Untreated trauma, anxiety, […]
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5 Ways Childhood Trauma Impacts Young Adults

Reading Time: 8 minutes What happens to us in our first 10 years or so of life will affect every single decade that follows. During this incredibly rapid period of growth and development, our bodies, brains, and personalities are imprinted by our early experiences. That’s why childhood trauma can have such a significant impact on our mental and physical […]
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5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time for Young Adults to Access Care

Reading Time: 4 minutes When is the best time to access care for mental health challenges? There’s a simple answer to that question: as soon as possible, because the longer a mental health issue remains untreated, the more serious it can become. That said, for young adults and their families who have been considering treatment, summer is often the […]
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Empowering Young Adults with a Strengths-Based Approach

Reading Time: 4 minutes All too often, our culture prompts adolescents and young adults to focus on their failures rather than their successes. Well-meaning parents, teachers, clinicians, and other helpers and mentors tend to focus on what’s going wrong in a young person’s life rather than encouraging them to explore their unique gifts. As a result, a young person’s […]
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The Shortage of Young Adult Mental Health Facilities in Southern California

Reading Time: 5 minutes Nearly half of all young adults in California and around the country are experiencing anxiety and depression, according to new research. This age group (18–25) is struggling more than any other demographic. However, there are not enough providers or mental health facilities in Southern California to address this crisis among young people. In fact, the region […]
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Why Young Adults Don’t Seek Treatment for Mental Health

Reading Time: 7 minutes Young adults are struggling with mental health issues more than any other age group. In a recent Inside Higher Ed study, 44 percent of college students reported symptoms of depression, 37 percent reported anxiety, and 15 percent said they have seriously considered suicide. These are the highest rates in the survey’s 15-year history. And yet, vast numbers of young […]
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Building Community and Connection in an Age of Isolation

Reading Time: 4 minutes Social isolation and loneliness are two of the primary factors leading to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among young adults. Young people often feel disconnected and alone, as if no one truly understands what they’re going through. In a study conducted by researchers at Harvard, 61 percent of young adults reported high levels of loneliness, […]
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Do Rap Songs About Mental Health Help Reduce Stigma?

Reading Time: 4 minutes When we think about hip hop artists, we don’t usually think about anxious or depressed rappers. Rap artists have a reputation as being tough and invulnerable. But some rap stars are changing that perception—and helping to reduce stigma—by writing rap songs about mental health. In fact, a recent study found that the number of rap […]
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The Dangers of Casual Cocaine Use

Reading Time: 6 minutes Is there really such a thing as casual cocaine use? Because of cocaine’s powerful impact on brain functioning, it is highly addictive both psychologically and physiologically. Young adults who use the drug occasionally with friends may not be aware of the dangers of cocaine, including both short- and long-term effects of cocaine on the body […]
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The 5 Most Common Male Mental Health Disorders

Reading Time: 5 minutes Men are less likely than women to be diagnosed with any of the most common mental health disorders, and those who have received a diagnosis are less likely to seek treatment. Yet nearly four times as many men as women die by suicide. Why don’t men receive the diagnoses and care they need to heal […]
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Marijuana Addiction Rehab for Young Adults

Reading Time: 5 minutes Young adults are more likely than any other age group to smoke marijuana. While cigarette smoking among this demographic has declined and alcohol use has remained level, more young adults are vaping or smoking marijuana than ever before. As a result, the need for marijuana addiction rehab is also on the rise. In addition, the […]
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What to Expect in a Sober Living Home for Young Adults

Reading Time: 5 minutes A sober living community can be a great solution for young adults who are in recovery. In a supportive and caring sober living home, young people can build strong connections with peers while learning to live independently. When researching how to choose a sober living home, it’s helpful to have an understanding of what to […]
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The Role of Empathy in DBT Work

Reading Time: 5 minutes by Leigh McInnis, LPC, Newport Executive Director The nature of a healthy, harmonious relationship is that it is mutually beneficial. Both individuals feel assured that they are worthy of being heard, voicing their opinions, and having their wants and needs considered. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers the tools to allow this ideal to become a […]
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The Benefits of Young Adult Group Therapy

Reading Time: 3 minutes Even if they haven’t had personal experience with mental healthcare, most people are familiar with the one-on-one setup of an individual therapy session. This traditional talk therapy format offers a safe space to process the highs and lows of the healing process with a trusted clinician who can offer guidance and support. However, group therapy […]
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The Role of Self-Compassion in Trauma-Focused Care

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever since psychologist Carl Rogers introduced the concept of unconditional positive regard, mental health professionals have been looking for ways to leverage the quality of the therapeutic relationship to shape outcomes. But research shows that it isn’t just the interpersonal dynamic between patient and provider that counts. The amount of compassion a person has for […]
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How Family Counseling Fosters Connection

Reading Time: 4 minutes Separating from family in order to create an independent life is an important part of becoming a young adult. However, family relationships—both past and present—continue to have an enormous influence on young adult mental health even after they leave home. That’s why family counseling is one of the most powerful healing approaches for young adults […]
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