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.