An Investigation on the Trauma of Racism
The impact of institutionalized, systemic, intergenerational racism on the individual and collective experience is indelibly traumatic. Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) live in a society that actively discriminates against them, and the weight of this...
The Role of Family in Mental Health Treatment
We all struggle with relationship issues at different times throughout our lives. What most people don’t know is that healthy relationships can be a significant protective factor when dealing with the adversity of life. Did you know that we live longer, heal faster...Storm Psychology: Why Do People Stay Put in Natural Disasters?
When natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and forest fires strike, what is the psychology behind why some people refuse to leave their homes despite public safety warnings to evacuate — is it fear, denial, or something else that makes them stay put? A...Glenn Close Speaks Candidly About Family History of Mental Illness
Three years ago, actress Glenn Close founded Change 2 Mind, a non-profit group dedicated to eliminating the stigma of mental illness. Now, as part of her organization’s ongoing mission, and to mark May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Oscar-nominated...Our Programs
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The Faces Behind Our Philosophy: Jake Harris, MA., AMFT
At PCH, we prefer to put names and faces to the philosophy guiding our approach whenever possible. To better accomplish that, we will begin sharing the firsthand perspectives of the people behind our treatment programs with...
