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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing and Addressing Disparities

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Natalia Golenkova

June 01, 2023

July marks the observance of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical initiative that aims to bring to light the prevalence and unique challenges of mental illness among minority populations in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), while mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, […]

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Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? The Link Between Emotional Pain, Physical Health & Addiction

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Natalia Golenkova

May 30, 2023

Emotional distress can have profound physical effects on the body, a phenomenon well-recognized in psychosomatic medicine. One condition that captures the intricate relationship between emotional and physical health is ‘broken heart syndrome,’ a term coined to reflect the significant impact of severe stress or emotional turmoil on heart health. Beyond the physical consequences, emotional distress […]

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Rehab After Work: Outpatient Treatment Programs

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Natalia Golenkova

April 24, 2023

For individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, getting the help they need can be a daunting task. One major hurdle that many people face is the challenge of balancing treatment with their daily responsibilities, such as work or school. This is where “rehab after work” comes in – intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial […]

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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Shining Light on Mental Wellness

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Natalia Golenkova

April 24, 2023

May marks the annual observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of well-being. At LifeScape Recovery, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals through their mental health journey, and we believe that education and awareness are key to breaking the stigma surrounding mental […]

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Alcohol Facts and Statistics: Understanding the Impact of Alcohol Consumption

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Natalia Golenkova

March 10, 2023

Alcohol consumption is a widely accepted social norm across the globe. However, excessive alcohol consumption can have serious health consequences, including addiction, liver disease, and even death. In this article, we will explore some key facts and statistics about alcohol consumption and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. Prevalence of Alcohol Use […]

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Occupational Therapy For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Natalia Golenkova

March 04, 2023

Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of healthcare that focuses on helping individuals develop, maintain, or recover the skills needed to perform daily activities, or “occupations,” such as self-care, work, leisure, and social participation. Occupational therapy (OT) can be an effective intervention for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD stands for Attention Deficit […]

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What Is Therapy? Key Benefits Of Therapy

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Natalia Golenkova

February 02, 2023

Therapy is an essential tool for promoting and maintaining mental health. It is just as important as physical health. It can help individuals with a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therapy provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to express their emotions, work […]

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Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome: Healing Emotional Pain

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Natalia Golenkova

February 01, 2023

Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a temporary condition in which the heart experiences sudden, intense chest pain and may even mimic the symptoms of a heart attack. Often triggered by extreme emotional stress or loss, it is essential to recognize the impact of emotional well-being on our physical […]

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Hobbies for Seniors to Maintain Mental Health

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Natalia Golenkova

January 25, 2023

Seniors respond to mental health issues differently than younger people. They are prone to developing more psychological disorders and can cope less effectively with triggering factors of mental impairments. It’s certainly common for elderly adults to develop a routine that eventually dulls their spirit and negatively impacts their physical and mental health. But there’s good […]

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Do I need Therapy?

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Natalia Golenkova

January 12, 2023

To determine whether therapy is the right choice for you, you should consider whether you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or irritable more than usual or more than the people around you. If yes, therapy would likely offer emotional support and help to develop ways to manage your mental health. Although, strong negative emotions aren’t the […]

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Timeline of Crystal Meth Withdrawal

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Natalia Golenkova

December 20, 2022

​​​​Addiction to meth is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. Sadly, it is also one of the most serious, as it is well-known for physically and psychologically destroying those who use it. The most challenging time and intense withdrawal symptoms experienced during meth detox generally occur within the first 24 to 72 hours after […]

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Returning To Work After Rehab: What To Expect

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Natalia Golenkova

December 07, 2022

Returning to work after rehab can be very scary: what to expect? After spending a lot of time in a rehabilitation program, you must now face the challenges of daily life. For example, you may be afraid of losing your job after rehab. Alternatively, you may be worried that the stress of returning to community […]

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THE MOST EFFECTIVE ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT

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Natalia Golenkova

November 30, 2022

Alcoholism, clinically referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is when people abuse alcohol or are dependent on it. Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to physical and emotional dependence on alcohol. Symptoms include a strong need or urge to […]

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Opioids vs Opiates: What Is The Difference?

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Natalia Golenkova

November 28, 2022

Some people carefully distinguish between these two groups of narcotic drugs when they speak about them. Other people use the two terms interchangeably or prefer one over the other. Our language is evolving; lately many people, especially journalists and politicians, tend to refer to all of these drugs as “opioids.” According to the Centers for Disease […]

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Psychology Of Fear: How Does Fear Work?

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Natalia Golenkova

October 29, 2022

Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether from physical dangers in […]

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Anthem Mental Health Providers

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Natalia Golenkova

October 15, 2022

In California, 1 in 6 adults experiences mental health issues, and 8 percent suffer from substance use disorder. However, only one-third of adults who need mental health services receive them. The rate is even lower for substance use disorders: A mere 10 percent get the treatment they require. The good news: If you have health […]

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Pharmacology Drug Classification Chart

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Natalia Golenkova

September 01, 2022

Drugs can be grouped together in different ways – by the way they affect the body, how they are used or where they are prescribed and controlled. It’s valuable to understand the pharmacology classification of drugs, and specifically the risks and side effects. Additionally, it helps recognize addiction in loved ones. There is a wide range […]

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Health Insurance: Behavioral Health Services in California

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Natalia Golenkova

September 01, 2022

Struggling with a mental health condition or co-occurring disorder can be extremely difficult. Remember that even if things feel out of your control, help is available and you can find the treatment you need. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. That’s why federal law, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says that mental and behavioral […]

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Know Your Rights: Mental Health Coverage

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Natalia Golenkova

August 17, 2022

In California, 1 in 6 adults experiences mental health issues, and 8 percent suffer from substance use disorder. However, only one-third of adults who need mental health services receive them. The rate is even lower for substance use disorders: A mere 10 percent get the treatment they require. The good news: If you have health […]

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Relaxation Techniques For Anxiety

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Natalia Golenkova

August 05, 2022

Sometimes we all feel that our well-being😠 slipping away and we’re in need to relax😶‍🌫️. But how do we know that the strategies🥬 we want to try will work?🧑‍💼 Well, to start, we can try science-based relaxation techniques. Relaxation is a process to decrease the stress effects on your mind and body. Relaxation techniques can […]

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Quotes About Emotional Abuse

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Natalia Golenkova

July 14, 2022

Emotional abuse 😡 is a way to control another person 🙎by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate another person. 💌 In general, a relationship is emotionally abusive when there is a consistent pattern of abusive words and bullying behaviors that wear down a person’s self-esteem and undermine their mental health. Quotes About Emotional Abuse will […]

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What Are The Types Of Depression?

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Natalia Golenkova

July 01, 2022

Depression is a mental health condition that affects mood and ability to function. Depression types include clinical depression, bipolar depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and other types of depression. Treatment options range from counseling to medications to brain stimulation and complementary therapies. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) You may hear this type of depression is referred […]

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Major Depressive Disorder

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Natalia Golenkova

June 15, 2022

We all feel sad sometimes. Does it mean that we have depression or major repression disorder? Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. In plain English, depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of depressed mood or sadness and the often profound loss of […]

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Why Are Opioids Addictive?

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Natalia Golenkova

June 14, 2022

Opiate abuse has become a crisis in our nation and has even been declared a public health emergency. Accounts of opiate addiction are increasing at an alarming rate and are often associated with prescription drug abuse and misuse. With opiate addiction being so high, both the public and the medical community are calling for alternatives […]

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The 5 Most Addictive Foods

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Natalia Golenkova

May 30, 2022

Most of us are fond of at least one product that has the effect of a stimulant and that eventually becomes a kind of addiction. These products include emergetic drinks, fizzy soda, tobacco, strong coffee, black tea, and alcohol. The idea that people can be addicted to food has recently gained increasing support. The most […]

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Work Addiction & Workaholism

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Natalia Golenkova

May 09, 2022

The term workaholism was coined in 1971 by psychologist Wayne Oates, who described workaholism as “the compulsion or the uncontrollable need to work incessantly” (Oates, 1971). Since then, research on workaholism has been plagued by disagreements surrounding how to define and measure workaholism. The definition of workaholism has shifted over the years, but understanding why […]

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The Best Defense For A Positive Drug Test

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Natalia Golenkova

April 05, 2022

Workplace drug-testing programs are designed to detect the presence of alcohol, illicit drugs, or certain prescription drugs. Drug-testing programs and drug screening became a large part of employment in many industries and communities. Tests results can be “positive” or “negative”. Although sometimes we hear about “false positive” test results, for example, as a defense from […]

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Сan You Grow Out Of ADHD, Or It Stays In Adulthood?

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Natalia Golenkova

April 01, 2022

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health issue that affects both adults and kids. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) estimate that 6.1 percent of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD and that the condition impacts approximately 4.4 percent of adults. These statistics would suggest that […]

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WHAT HAPPENED TO SIMONE BILES?

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Natalia Golenkova

March 15, 2022

Simone Biles, one of the greatest female gymnasts of all time, who has used her influence to speak out against injustices, arrives at her second Olympics prepared to soar, but… had a mental health issue in Tokyo, which prompted her to pull out of Olympic all-around finals. Some have suggested that Biles’ ADHD or Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder could be […]

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What Does A Stress Test Show?

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Natalia Golenkova

March 01, 2022

First of all, there is a big confusion between stress level text (which measures whether your stress level is too high) and stress test, which is also called an exercise stress test or a cardiac stress test or a treadmill test (which shows how your heart works during physical activity.) In this article, we will […]

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Stress Level Test

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Natalia Golenkova

February 14, 2022

If you are suffering from high-stress levels, you may feel tense or anxious, have headaches, stomach complaints, or even symptoms that mimic illnesses. Long-term exposure to stress can also lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Sometimes, it’s easier to recognize stress in others than in yourself. You may have learned to […]

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Therapy For Stress: What Works and What Doesn’t?

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Natalia Golenkova

February 08, 2022

Stress is a normal part of life. Stress comes in many forms: good stress, bad stress, emotional stress, mental stress, and/or physical stress. With bad stress, you have both physical and emotional reactions to certain triggers that can cause you to worry and feel on edge. Stress can fluctuate at work or at home, while […]

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TOP-RATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES

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Natalia Golenkova

January 20, 2022

Mental health services are a way of helping people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. At Lifescape Recovery Mental Health, we believe it is important that people feel comfortable discussing issues of concern in a safe and supportive environment. It is what you, your loved ones, our neighbors, and our communities deserve! Lifescape Recovery […]

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MENTAL EXHAUSTION

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Natalia Golenkova

January 05, 2022

Most of us are feeling tired. Whether it’s from work, family, running after kids, or simply insomnia, we all deal with feeling tired in one way or another. For some, this sense of feeling tired can be short-lived and overcome by making simple changes, for others it can turn into long-term exhaustion and mental exhaustion

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Dopamine Detox, Dopamine Fasting, and Dopamine Diet

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Natalia Golenkova

December 28, 2021

First Of All, What Is Dopamine?  Dopamine is a chemical produced in our brain.  It is a neurotransmitter, meaning it sends signals from the body to the brain. It releases when you do an activity that is pleasurable. Many brain networks rely on dopamine to function properly, including a collection of brain structures seated in […]

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Behavioral Health Services in Los Angeles, California

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Natalia Golenkova

December 06, 2021

Behavioral health, mental health, and psychotherapy – these are all related terms for emotional health and well-being. Behavioral health services and treatments are ways of helping people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

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Drug Overdose Deaths: 100,000 Americans Died In One Year During The Pandemic

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Natalia Golenkova

November 19, 2021

More than 100,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses over a year-long period during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the highest yearly death toll from drugs ever recorded in the US. The number of overdose deaths rose 30 percent, the data, from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, is considered provisional but is a […]

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Black Friday 2021: The Psychology Behind the Shopping Day

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Natalia Golenkova

November 03, 2021

Black Friday, is entirely devoted to shopping and scoring cheap deals and with Christmas, right around the corner people are making billions of purchases around the globe. When those magic red sale signs lure you into a store, your brain forgets everything else. Need it? Not really. Want it? Yes. Shopping can be like a […]

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Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Has Opened Its Doors To Angelenos and Californians

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Natalia Golenkova

October 21, 2021

We are pleased to announce that we have opened a brand new outpatient mental health treatment center at 1212 North Vermont Ave, in Los Angeles, California. At Lifescape Recovery, our programs are designed to address mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Lifescape Recovery provides comprehensive partial hospitalization programs (PHP) & intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Our […]

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World Mental Health Day – October 10

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Natalia Golenkova

October 08, 2021

When is World Mental Health Day? The 10th of October is Mental Health Day, both in the United States and internationally. On World Mental Health Day, people and organizations across the world speak up in order to raise awareness about the struggles of people dealing with mental illness.   Our self-awareness and sensitivity towards it have […]

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Outpatient Mental Health Services: Los Angeles, California

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Natalia Golenkova

September 15, 2021

Health, in general, is an indispensable thing for anyone. Mental health is certainly no exception. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, they can make getting through daily life immensely hard.

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Top-rated Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Programs at LifeScape Recovery in Los Angeles, California

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Natalia Golenkova

September 01, 2021

At Overland Intensive Outpatient, our philosophy is to treat mental health by addressing the co-occurring disorders which exacerbate and drive the individual back through the stages of relapse. This includes all-inclusive treatment programs that meet the client where they are at and utilizing evidence-based approaches.

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How To Pass A Drug Test Naturally?

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Natalia Golenkova

September 01, 2021

You may be wondering how to pass a drug test if you’re in the process of applying for work. Taking a drug test can be a scary thought, even if you don’t do drugs. Many others are concerned about drug detection impacting their jobs when recreational marijuana use becomes legal in some states. If you’re […]

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Definition, Types, Techniques.

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Natalia Golenkova

August 30, 2021

The stigmatization surrounding mental health treatment in the United States has taken a backseat with the rise of COVID-19 infections. Americans struggling with mental distress are accepting their need for help. There has never been a time in the country’s history when mental illness has been more important and discussed. However, it can be difficult […]

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Telehealth vs Telemedicine. What is teh diffrence?

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Natalia Golenkova

August 18, 2021

Telehealth vs Telemedicine. What is the difference? Telehealth is different from telemedicine in that it refers to a broader scope of remote health care services than telemedicine.

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Outpatient Treatment Programs. Depression: Symptoms & Treatments

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Natalia Golenkova

July 30, 2021

Depression can feel like a dark cloud looming over your head, following you wherever you go. Fortunately, even the most severe depression is treatable. No one should have to live their lives in a dark shadow of depression.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: OCD Definition, OCD Symptoms & OCD Types

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Natalia Golenkova

July 10, 2021

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).

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Health Insurances

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Natalia Golenkova

June 01, 2021

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Overland OIP offers individualized treatment for people seeking comprehensive services that encompass mental illness and/or co-occurring addiction. We accept most PPO and some HMO Health insurance plans

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Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Treatment: What’s The Difference?

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Natalia Golenkova

May 20, 2021

When someone is suffering from mental health problems or an addiction to drugs or alcohol, they face the prospects of a very difficult life. Fortunately, a great majority of these people eventually see the light. They reach a point where the cycle of addiction is simply too much to handle. When it’s time for them […]

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Services at Lifescape Recovery

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Natalia Golenkova

May 19, 2021

OUR SERVICES At Lifescape recovery, we offer services to treat primarily mental health and simultaneously work on the client’s co-occurring disorders until the signs and symptoms of substance dependence are in remission. At Lifescape recovery, we provide such services as individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, case monitoring, solution-focused brief therapy, behavioral therapies, acceptance& commitment therapy,  medication management & psychodynamic therapy. At Lifescape recovery, our philosophy is to […]

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Holistic Approach to Treatment at Lifescape Recovery in Los Angeles

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Natalia Golenkova

March 19, 2018

We at Lifescape recovery in Los Angeles, California recognize the importance of a holistic approach to treatment with an on-sight psychiatrist available to answer any questions clients may have about their medication. Our team of clinical professionals is trained in multiple therapeutic modalities in order to establish the best course of action for each client. Therapists join clients to […]

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