What Happens After a Psychiatric Hospitalization in San Luis Obispo County?
If you or someone you love is asking what happens after a psychiatric hospitalization in San Luis Obispo County, you are asking exactly the right question at exactly the right time. Discharge is not the finish line. It is the start of the next, and often most important, phase of recovery. What happens in the […]
How Much Does Mental Health Therapy Cost in California?
If you or someone you love needs mental health support, one of the first questions on your mind is probably about cost. Worrying about the price of care can feel like one more weight on your shoulders at a moment when you are already carrying plenty. So how much does mental health therapy cost in […]
What To Expect in the First Week of Residential Mental Health Treatment
It can be difficult to determine which type of care is right for yourself or a loved one. When you know what to expect in residential mental health treatment, you’ll be better prepared to make the best choice. At Robles Ranch, we offer individualized residential mental health treatment on a luxurious private estate. Our low […]
What Is a 5150 Hold?
In certain circumstances, people in California who have severe mental illnesses may be involuntarily held for evaluation. This legal process is known as a 5150 hold. What is a 5150 hold, who does this law apply to, and what happens once the process begins? At Robles Ranch, our team of experienced professionals can identify and […]
How to Calm a Manic Episode
Even when a person knows they have bipolar disorder, their symptoms can cause tremendous strain and anxiety. Knowing how to calm a manic episode can prove helpful for the person having one, as well as someone with them when it occurs. Robles Ranch offers residential care for people who need assistance from licensed therapists to […]
Depression & Sleeping: The Connection
Do you find that you constantly seek out the comfort of your bed and always want to sleep more, even to the point of an excessive amount of time between the sheets? Why do depressed people sleep so much? It can be baffling to witness someone who craves so much sleep, but it can be […]
7 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety
Someone can have high-functioning anxiety without realizing it because they have become accustomed to living with a certain amount of constant stress. They may believe that because they can still function at work, in school, and in other areas of their lives, they have manageable stress and cannot benefit from seeking treatment. Robles Ranch recognizes […]
What Are Brain Zaps? Understanding SSRI Side Effects
Do you take a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) drug and sometimes experience what many call “brain zaps”? SSRI drugs are often prescribed for people with mental health disorders because of how effective they are. If brain zaps happen to you, it’s important that you know why and what to do about them. Robles Ranch […]
Is Skin-Picking a Form of Self-Harm?
Do you engage in skin-picking or know someone who does? It can be a baffling and sometimes dangerous thing to do, but is it self-harm? We explore skin-picking, what it means, and how to stop doing it to help people who deal with this habit. R Robles Ranch provides treatment for symptoms of mental health […]
Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress (The Differences)
Life comes with stress, no matter how hard we wish it didn’t. However, stress can be a temporary event or last for a lot longer and become problematic. What is the difference between acute stress and chronic stress? Robles Ranch helps people determine if they have chronic stress influenced by a mental illness and enrolls […]