The Risks of Untreated Bipolar Disorder
The Difficulty of Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder As discussed in a previous post, emotional dysregulation is frequently misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. A bipolar II diagnosis...
How to Stop OCD Thoughts
Asking how to stop OCD thoughts is similar to asking, “Does OCD go away?” To the latter, we often reply, “Well, do you go away?” That’s because the cognitive style commonly labeled...
Can OCD Go Away?
Does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Ever Go Away? Following an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis, one of the most common questions clients ask us is, “Does OCD go away?”...
The Benefits of Residential Treatment
In cases of acute mental distress or emotional dysregulation, the benefits of a mental health residential treatment program almost always outweigh the benefits of outpatient...
Psychological and Therapeutic Repair for Racial Trauma
At PCH, we recognize that everyone has their own individual experience, and while we can’t help but operate within a systemically hateful and oppressive society, we can continue to focus our time and care into understanding the needs of every one of our clients.
An Investigation on the Trauma of Racism
At PCH, we recognize that everyone has their own individual experience, and while we can’t help but operate within a systemically hateful and oppressive society, we can continue to focus our time and care into understanding the needs of every one of our clients.
PCH Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative
While we have put human rights at the forefront of our clinical and work culture at PCH, we are now working to further implement that vision in the creation of a PCH Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative.
Full Recovery from Schizophrenia
At PCH, we know recovery is possible because we’ve witnessed it personally. Even for a diagnosis as challenging as schizophrenia, there’s always hope. Here’s a firsthand account written by Tracey Higgins, reflecting on her full recovery from schizophrenia. Sharing our...
Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About COVID 19?
So, the question arises, why can’t we reduce our experience of threat or “dial back” our level of anxiety given how hard we are trying? Certainly, situational factors play a role; that is, we are in the midst of a true crisis. However, there is something going on beyond the crisis we all face.
Ketamine and Its Effects on the Brain and Mental Health
How has ketamine, a drug that was previously used on battlefields and in operating rooms become a potential solution for treating depression and suicidality? How does it work, what effects does it have on the brain, and what, if any, risks are involved in its use?
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The Risks of Untreated Bipolar Disorder
The Difficulty of Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder As discussed in a previous post, emotional dysregulation is frequently misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. A bipolar II diagnosis...
