Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Talking with kids about troubling current events

News of school shootings, war, climate change and other troubling events seems endless. Learn how to help kids feel safe and cope with their emotions.

Person trying to close a packed suitcase

How to stress less when packing for a trip

Whether flying overseas or doing a simple overnight, the packing process can add to your mental load.

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.

Memory loss? There’s a screening for that.

Why early detection of memory changes matters more than ever.

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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.