Los Angeles Community Hospital at Bellflower

6 TIPS FOR COPING WITH COVID ANXIETY THIS FALL AND WINTER As the days get shorter and nights longer, the delta variant of the coronavirus is still very much with us, sad to say. It's already clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. READ MORE: https://n.pr/3lu3lY1

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3hFjPLO

DEFINING DEPRESSION Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Some forms of depression are slightly different, or they may develop under unique circumstances.... Read more about depression at https://bit.ly/3rs1ndm #depressionhelp #MentalHealth #bellflower

WELLNESS IS MORE THAN PHYSICAL WELL-BEING At Bellflower Behavioral Health Hospital, which is part of Los Angeles Community Hospitals, we know and understand that true wellness is much more than physical well-being. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2TpHsyW or call (818) 787-1511.

SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRIING MENTAL DISORDERS A substance -use disorder (SUD) is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to a person’s inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications. Symptoms can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form of SUDs. Researchers have found that about half of individuals who experience a SUD during their lives will also experience ...a co-occurring mental disorder and vice versa. For help, call us at (800) 249-5551. Learn more about SUD at https://bit.ly/3zcVPGa #substanceabuse #mentalhealth #NIMH