Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

12/26/2024

Our patients at Sharp McDonald Center were so touched to receive thoughtful holiday cards from Cathedral Catholic High School students! We hope everyone is enjoying a restful holiday season! ❤️ 🎄

12/24/2024

Our festive team members from our Adult Intensive Outpatient Program rocked their reindeer costume to wish everyone a very merry holiday season! Season's greetings to you and your loved ones! ❄️ ⛄

12/23/2024

Today’s offers some ways to lessen stress that can happen during the holidays. If you or a loved one is looking for a mental health program, learn how services at Sharp Mesa Vista can help at www.sharp.com/mesavista.

This gives you 3 tips for decreasing stress during the holidays, which can be overwhelming and hectic. But if you are facing significant symptoms, Sharp provides a variety of mental health programs that can help. Learn more at www.sharp.com/mentalhealth.

12/20/2024

The Arts for Healing team hosted a delightful event at Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus to celebrate the holiday season. Team members enjoyed personalizing their own mugs with a range of colors. We are deeply thankful for their dedication and the outstanding care they provide to our patients every day!

Arts for Healing is entirely funded by philanthropy. To find out more, visit www.sharp.com/art

12/04/2024

Dr. Fadi Nicolas, chief medical officer of Sharp Behavioral Health, and Charles Westfall, LMFT, manager of Sharp McDonald Center, explain three truths about ma*****na that are not commonly known. Learn more by reading the article below.

The average amount of THC found in ma*****na has increased over the years and is expected to continue to rise.

12/03/2024

A recent study shows the use of naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, increased more than 40% from 2020 to 2022. Dr. Monica Hinton from Sharp McDonald Center explains symptoms of an overdose and how naloxone works. Read the article below to learn more.

Increased use of naloxone, a medication that can help reverse an overdose, may be a contributing factor to decreased overdose deaths.

11/29/2024

Parents are now more likely than ever to report having high levels of stress compared to other adults. High level of stress among parents has consistently increased over the last decade. Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw, clinical psychologist at Sharp Mesa Vista, explains how parental stress can affect children. Learn more by reading the article below.

Current parental pressures include not only standard stressors, but new ones – such as social media and a mental health crisis among young people.

11/27/2024

Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw, a clinical psychologist at Sharp Mesa Vista, discusses the risks and benefits of kids using social media as well as treatment options for those affected by it. Watch the video below to learn more.

When deciding when to get a child a smartphone, parents should consider factors such as how they will use it and how responsible they are.

11/26/2024

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Dr. Gillian Stavro, a clinical psychologist at Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center, shares quick tips to help boost brain health as we get older. Read the article below to learn more.

Some ways to keep your mind sharp as you age include exercising, getting good sleep and eating a healthy diet.

11/26/2024

This offers you three tips on how to take care of yourself if you encounter stress during the holiday season. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition, Sharp Mesa Vista has mental health programs and services for kids, teens, adults and seniors. Learn more at www.sharp.com/mesavista

With numerous events and additional tasks to complete, the holidays can be a hectic time. This offers 3 tips to help you manage stress during the holidays.

1. Rest. Don’t feel obligated to say yes to everything.
2. Maintain healthy habits. Take a walk or try mindfulness practices.
3. Reach out. Volunteer or check in with an old friend.

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health concerns, Sharp’s behavior health programs are here to help. Learn more at www.sharp.com/mentalhealth

11/11/2024

For Veterans Day, we want to recognize and thank our country’s veterans for their service, commitment, and sacrifice. Sharp HealthCare honors all who have served and those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Below are photos of some Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns and Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital caregivers who fought for our country.

11/07/2024

Our hospital’s amazing pharmacy team had fun to celebrate Pharmacy Week a couple of weeks ago! We thank them for their hard work in caring for our patients each and every day. We are so proud to work alongside them!

11/06/2024

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. 43% of adults say they feel more anxious than they did before, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. Too much stress can hurt our well-being and contribute to mental health issues. For people greatly impacted by stress, Sharp Mesa Vista offers various mental health programs. Our services help treat children, teens, adults and seniors as well as veterans and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Learn more at www.sharp.com/mesavista

11/05/2024

The San Diego Union-Tribune published an op-ed by Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw, clinical child psychologist at Sharp Mesa Vista, about monitoring children’s use of social media. In his op-ed, Dr. Bradshaw discusses considerations that parents and guardians should make before allowing their child to own a smartphone as well as warning signs of problematic smartphone use among children. Read the article below to learn more.

Social media isn’t innately bad for children — but monitoring is essential. Smartphones are ubiquitous among young people. In the United States, 95 percent of teens ages 13 to 17 have access to a s…

10/30/2024

Voting can positively impact nearly every area of your life, from health care and education to housing. But politics, in general, can cause stress and anxiety. Rafael M. Reyes, PsyD, a clinical psychologist with the cognitive intensive outpatient program at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, offers tips on easing stress surrounding the upcoming presidential election. Read the article below to learn more.

Try these tips to manage political anxiety and stress during the 2024 election season.

10/29/2024

Did you already know this fact? reminds us that maternal mental health is critical for mamas’ and babies’ well-being. If you’re experiencing perinatal and postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or psychosis, learn how Sharp’s Maternal Mental Health Program can help at https://www.sharp.com/services/maternal-mental-health

There’s a common misconception that postpartum depression (PPD) only occurs after pregnancy. But this reminds everyone that PPD can arise before a baby is born.

Sharp’s Maternal Mental Health Program offers outpatient services, education and counseling to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Learn more by reading this article http://spr.ly/6186SGfAw.