This June, L.A. CADA continues to celebrate Pride Month with you. Have you ever wanted to be a good ally to LGBTQ+ people? Here are some suggestions from L.A. CADA’s behavioral healthcare staff: First, listen to LGBTQ+ people and educate yourself. Be open and truly listen to their stories, and ask questions respectfully.   Check […]

This June, L.A. CADA continues to celebrate Pride Month and recovery. People, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer – about 7% of the U.S. population – are at least twice as likely to have mental health challenges as compared to the general population. LGBTQ+ people are a sexual minority, and minorities […]

This June, L.A. CADA is celebrating Pride Month and recovery. As we know, the Stonewall riots in New York were a tipping point for the gay liberation movement. Initially commemorated on the last Sunday of June as “Gay Pride Day,” we now have an entire month to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture.  The LGBTQ+ community has overcome certain challenges […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and that warrants a look at mental health treatments that are scientifically proven to work.  Let’s take a look at some of them: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the grandaddy of evidence-based treatment. Literally, thousands of well-designed research studies have been developed to test its effectiveness. CBT does what the […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here are L.A. CADA’s best tips for managing the stress that impacts our mental health:  Exercise.  Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind and improve your mood. You have to do it often for it to pay off. Deep Breathing.  […]