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Men’s Mental Health: Myths and Facts About Stigma and Strength
For generations, men have been taught to stay strong, push through pain, and avoid showing emotion. These messages may seem harmless or even admirable, but they often come at a cost. Many men who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health...
Postpartum Depression in Women: Signs, Support, and Hope for Healing
Bringing a baby into the world can be one of the most joyful experiences of a woman’s life. Yet for many new mothers, it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, hormonal changes, and the pressure to “do it all,” some women begin to...
Men and Silent Trauma: Recognizing the Hidden Impact of PTSD
For many men, trauma is not something that is openly talked about. It is carried quietly, buried beneath the pressure to appear strong, capable, and always in control. From an early age, many men are taught to “shake it off,” “man up,” or “tough it out,” leaving...
Women Supporting Women: Why Women-Only Groups Create Safety and Trust
Healing is most powerful when we feel truly seen, heard, and understood. For many women, that sense of safety begins in spaces designed specifically for them. Women-only therapy groups provide a foundation of trust where participants can share openly, explore...
Women, Anxiety, and Perfectionism: Breaking Free from the Cycle
From careers to family life, women are often expected to carry it all—and carry it well. Many juggle demanding jobs, caregiving roles, friendships, and household responsibilities, all while trying to maintain their own health and well-being. The pressure to “have it...
Knowing When Residential Care Is the Best Choice for Men
Deciding when it’s time to seek help is never easy. For men especially, the thought of entering residential treatment can feel overwhelming or even intimidating. Many grow up with messages that they should be strong, self-reliant, and able to “push through” challenges...
Grief vs. Depression: Understanding the Difference and When to Seek Help
Loss is one of the hardest experiences we face as human beings. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life change that reshapes our identity, grief is a natural—and necessary—response. But what happens when the sadness doesn’t...
ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and How Gender-Specific Treatment Can Help
ADHD and anxiety are two of the most common mental health challenges in adults. Each condition comes with unique struggles, but when they occur together, they can create a cycle that feels exhausting and difficult to break. Many adults live for years without fully...
Mood Swings vs. Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Difference and When to Seek Support
We all experience emotional ups and downs. One moment you might feel excited or inspired; the next, you may feel irritable, tired, or overwhelmed. These emotional shifts are a normal part of being human. But what if your mood changes are more extreme or hard to...
Understanding Anxiety and Depression: How They Coexist, What to Look For, and How to Get Help
Feeling down? Constantly worried? Struggling to enjoy life, even when things are “fine”? If you’ve been navigating a mix of low mood and high anxiety, you’re not alone—and what you’re experiencing is more common than you might think. At Wings Recovery, we often hear...
Understanding OCD and Perfectionism: What’s the Difference and How Can You Heal?
At first glance, perfectionism can look like ambition. Attention to detail. A strong work ethic. But beneath the surface, it can feel like never being good enough, living in fear of making mistakes, or spending hours trying to get things “just right.” Sometimes, that...
Meditation for Anxiety: When It’s Needed, Why It Helps, and How Wings Recovery Can Support You
Anxiety can feel like a never-ending storm—racing thoughts, a pounding heart, tight muscles, and the unshakable sense that something is wrong. When you’re caught in this cycle, it’s hard to slow down, let alone feel calm. But what if, instead of trying to silence the...
Depression vs. Burnout: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It
It’s a feeling so many of us know too well: waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep, feeling emotionally drained by mid-morning, and wondering how much longer you can keep pushing through the motions. Maybe you’ve started dreading work or lost interest in...
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Understanding the Difference and Finding Healing
In today’s fast-paced, often overwhelming world, mental health challenges are increasingly common. Two terms that frequently surface in conversations about mental health are panic attacks and anxiety attacks. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they...
How to Help Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Supporting Loved Ones with Compassion During Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month Loving someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. If you’ve ever wondered how to help someone with BPD or how...
OCD Treatment
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of California, around 1.2% of people have OCD. This is equivalent to more than 473,000 individuals, or more than 30% of San Diego’s population. Despite this, more than 20% of California residents in need of mental...
Postpartum Depression Treatment
“The hardest part for me was acknowledging the problem. I thought postpartum depression meant you were sobbing every single day and incapable of looking after a child. But there are different shades of it and depths of it, which is why I think it's so important for...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." – Jon Kabat-Zinn 1 in 3 California adults experience symptoms of anxiety or depression every year. In 2022 alone, more than half a million California residents sought mental health support. This leaves many people...
The Most Successful Types of Trauma Therapy
Trauma affects each person differently, creating unique challenges and needs for recovery. With therapy options designed to address a range of experiences, it’s possible to find an approach that truly supports healing. This article explores an array of effective,...
Ways to Heal the Nervous System from Trauma
Trauma can deeply impact the nervous system, disrupting the brain's stress response and triggering symptoms like hypervigilance, chronic stress, dissociation, depression, and anxiety. These effects leave the body in a prolonged state of imbalance. To help you get on...
Does intensive outpatient treatment work for depression?
Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for depression in San Diego county provides an organized and supportive environment for individuals, but many people who could benefit from this outpatient depression treatment may be unaware of it. This treatment option allows...
How to Manage PTSD – 4 Tips
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after an individual experiences a traumatic event. A traumatic event can be a single occurrence or an ongoing, more complex situation. Common symptoms associated with PTSD include...
The Physical Effects of Trauma
Trauma: How the Mind and Body are Connected One might view mental health as its own subset of health, suggesting that the brain and body are disconnected when it comes to healing. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van...
Sexual Wellness and Trauma Recovery
Sexual health and wellness are crucial aspects to address when working through trauma. In the United States alone, approximately 81% of women and 43% of men report having been victims of sexual assault. For those who have experienced sexual trauma, it can be...
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