Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lufkin

08/04/2025

Unsure if your uneasy feelings are stress or anxiety? Understanding the difference is key to coping effectively. Learn more:

Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing.

08/01/2025

As the new school year approaches, it’s a great time to help children build resilience so they can better manage stress, adapt to change and face challenges with confidence. Read more:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/supporting-childrens-mental-health/

07/28/2025

the art of collecting can help reduce stress and promote relaxation? Learn more:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-of-a-collector/202506/mental-health-and-collecting

07/24/2025

Fathers, speaking openly about your mental health can make a big difference. Learn how your well-being can impact your children:

A father’s poor mental health may harm child development, a new study has found. Here’s how fathers, too, can get the support they need.

07/18/2025

Struggling with focus, concentration or decision-making? It might be more than just stress or aging. Learn more:
https://rollingout.com/2025/05/27/signs-of-mental-health-conditions/

07/16/2025

U.S. teens are becoming more aware of social media’s mental health impact? A recent survey found approximately 48% think it’s had a mostly negative effect on their peers. Explore more:

Some 48% of U.S. teens surveyed told Pew Research Center that social media had a mostly negative effect on their peers — up 16 points from 2022. 

07/11/2025

From language barriers to provider mistrust, cultural barriers can stand in the way of effective treatment. Understanding matters. Learn more:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/importance-of-culturally-competent-treatment/

07/10/2025

Struggling with anxiety? Did you know your diet could be helping or hurting? Discover how what you eat can impact your symptoms:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety-pictures/anxiety-foods-that-help-foods-that-hurt-0118.aspx

07/08/2025

Stigma around mental health keeps many individuals from seeking help, especially veterans. Break the silence. Learn more about the barriers to care these heroes face:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/veterans-and-mental-health/

07/04/2025

Today we celebrate the spirit of independence and the strength of our nation. Wishing everyone a safe and happy !

07/03/2025

Have you felt discouraged from seeking help because of your background? Many minority communities face barriers like limited access and stigma, making it harder to get mental health support. Learn more:
https://oceanshealthcare.com/minorities-and-mental-health/

Lack of access and stigma are two of the biggest barriers to receiving behavioral health support. While many struggle with these challenges in seeking treatment, Black, Latino, Asian and other minority communities face them at much higher rates – and often at greater cost. 21% of Black Americans r...

07/01/2025

racial and ethnic minorities often face worse mental health outcomes due to barriers like limited access to care, stigma, discrimination and lack of awareness? This month we’re shining a light on the mental health challenges these communities face.