Author & Video Narration, Produced By: Dr. Kellie Nasont, PsyD Valenta Mental Health Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. I have spent the last 6 years of my life intensely studying, examining, and creating comprehensive thoughts on Hope. My journey toward hope started in the first year of my doctoral program in clinical psychology. It was a […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
Thanksgiving Planning Tips
For many people the holidays are a time of joy; for people with eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, however, the holidays can bring a tremendous amount of stress, anxiety, and fear. Since most holidays are centered on the subject of food, such events are often anxiety ridden for those with eating […]
Parents Guide to Teen Depression
Are you concerned that your teenager may be experiencing more than just the normal teenage growing pains? Have you wondered if they may actually be experiencing Depression? Teens with Depression don’t necessarily appear sad. Irritability, anger, and agitation may be the most prominent symptoms. Depression goes beyond moodiness; it is a serious health problem. Fortunately, […]
Eating Disorder Program
Valenta (“to make powerful”) was established in 2006 to provide world class care and treatment available to assist individuals in their recovery from eating disorders. Valenta has expanded its scope of practice and expertise to include: Treatment and Recovery for Eating Disorders, Treatment and Recovery for Depression and Anxiety, Healthy Student Program designed for young […]
Summer Healthy Student Program
Do you feel your depression/anxiety affects the quality of your daily life? Valenta is pleased to offer an intensive summer program designed to help you, students and young adults, increase your awareness of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that contribute to success. Summer is a great time without school stressors to focus on yourself and […]
Why Parents Need to Understand the Growing Problem of Mental Health in their Children
At Valenta we support individuals in their mental health recovery. Empowering our youth to reach out and seek the required support is an important first step. The following article and poll talks about why parents may not be taking their children’s mental health as serious as they should, and how parents can be more aware […]