by Cole Dyar | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog
Quick Answer: A 5150 hold lets authorized professionals in California detain someone for up to 72 hours for a mental health evaluation when they are a danger to themselves or others, or are gravely disabled. A 5250 is a separate certification that can add up to 14...
by Cole Dyar | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog
Quick Answer: Anosognosia is an impaired ability to recognize that you have an illness. In schizophrenia, it can mean that someone genuinely doesn’t recognize hallucinations, paranoia, changes in behavior, or other symptoms as signs of a mental health condition, even...
by Cole Dyar | Sep 15, 2026 | Blog
Trauma does not always look like fear, flashbacks, or an obvious reaction to something that happened in the past. Sometimes it shows up through behaviors that appear disconnected from the original experience, including difficulty sleeping, emotional numbness,...
by Cole Dyar | Aug 14, 2026 | Blog
Mental health treatment often begins with the symptom that is creating the most immediate difficulty. Someone may seek help because they cannot sleep, are experiencing panic attacks, feel constantly depressed, or are struggling to function at work. Addressing those...
by Cole Dyar | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog
Quick Answer: High-functioning schizophrenia describes schizophrenia symptoms in someone who still manages work, study, or daily responsibilities. The phrase is informal. No diagnosis of high-functioning schizophrenia exists, and appearing to cope well does not mean...
