Mental Health Insights and Updates

Perspectives and mental health news from New Oakland

 

January 22, 2025

Navigating Health Insurance for Mental Health Care

Accessing mental health care can feel complicated when insurance is involved.

January 22, 2025

How to Grow Beyond Trauma in Our Lives

Trauma is a part of many people’s stories, but it doesn’t have to define your future. With the right support and tools, it’s possible to heal and rediscover a sense of purpose and strength.

January 22, 2025

Alternatives to Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization

When someone faces a mental health crisis, hospitalization might seem like the only option. But there are less disruptive alternatives that provide the care and stability needed without uprooting someone from their daily life.

January 22, 2025

The Importance of Working with the Whole Family in Mental Health Care

At New Oakland, we see the family as a powerful source of support and resilience during times of struggle.

January 22, 2025

Solutions for Easing Depression

When living with depression, it can feel like the world is moving in slow motion.

January 22, 2025

Understanding Addiction and Substance Use Disorder

At its core, addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and behavior, making it challenging to break free without help.

January 22, 2025

Understanding Eating Disorders

Whether it’s a struggle with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, understanding the nature of these conditions is the first step toward recovery.

January 15, 2025

Why Are So Many Kids Anxious? A Clinician’s Perspective

It’s a trend that has parents worried, teachers seeking answers, and kids feeling overwhelmed.