Author name: Dr. Sanjai Thankachen, MD

Summary Schizophrenia most often emerges between the late teens and early thirties, frequently preceded by a “prodromal” phase of subtle changes — social withdrawal, slipping grades or work performance, disrupted sleep, flat or unusual emotions, and growing suspicion — that can appear months or even years before clearer psychotic symptoms. For families, the signs that […]

Summary Holistic mental health treatment addresses the full person — mind, body, and spirit — rather than focusing on symptoms alone. At SoCal Empowered, our residential program in Orange County integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT with holistic modalities including mindfulness, movement, nutrition support, and trauma-informed care. This article explains what holistic mental health

Quick Answer Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is diagnosed when a person does not experience meaningful improvement after trying at least two different antidepressant medications at adequate doses and duration. It affects roughly one in three people treated for major depression. While advanced interventions like TMS and ketamine exist, many people with TRD benefit most from an