Mental health

We help make getting the mental health care you need easy. Our expert caregivers treat a range of conditions and take an individualized approach to your care. Here, they share mental health news — from extraordinary stories to unparalleled guidance and peer support.

Tips to improve your attention

The ability to focus is important, yet often difficult to do. Understanding the levels of attention can help you master it.

Jessica Johnson of Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

Losing a loved one to addiction

Jessica Johnson, a nurse at Sharp Mesa Vista, hopes that sharing her story of losing her brother to a drug overdose can help others.

From addiction to helping others heal

David shares his story of overcoming alcohol and opioid addiction, crediting his recovery to the treatment he received at Sharp McDonald Center.

Bernadette Carrasco Peer Supporter Co-chair CAREforYou Sharp HealthCare

Emotional first aid for when the unexpected happens

Health care heroes are there when we need them, but they aren’t invincible. Here’s how we can help.

Memory loss? There’s a screening for that.

Why early detection of memory changes matters more than ever.

Woman with microphone being interviewed for a podcast

Celebrities on mental health: Changing the conversation

When well-known personalities talk about their mental health challenges they help reduce stigma, raise awareness and encourage others to seek help.

Woman with moving boxes looking distressed

Understanding OCD: It’s not just liking things orderly

Having OCD is not the same as being finicky. OCD is a serious mental health condition driven by intrusive thoughts or obsessions that create anxiety.

Military service member in a therapy session

Not just combat-related: PTSD and the military

Rates for PTSD are higher among service members than U.S. civilians, but for those who served in some combat zones, rates are two to four times higher.

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