This article was originally written for and published by Um Magazine.TW: Self-Harm, Suicide Have you ever been degraded, doubted, or discounted for a disease you did not ask for? Your initial reaction is most likely a sense of
On Monday, April 15th, Acacia Isla Vista hosted our annual “Careers in Mental Health Night” in collaboration with UCSB’s Career Services. The night consisted of four interactive workshops that focused on mental health stigma, career pathways, graduate school,
If you’re anything like me, then you’re shown as a very personable and happy individual who is more than amazing at working with people. Honest. I am very good when it comes to communication and public relations in
I am here to tell you that depression really, really sucks. I’m sure you know this but hey, I felt I should just lay all my cards on the table. On a decent day, I wake up, after
On Friday, March 1st, Acacia La Jolla was officially open for all the community to see, just two months after opening in January. La Jolla follows the Acacia Westwood (Los Angeles) which opened in September of 2018. The
Acacia Isla Vista’s Mental Health Advocate (MHA) Interns organized a Valentine’s Day carnation fundraiser that took place on Pardall in Isla Vista just outside of UC Santa Barbara’s campus. Proceeds went to Roots, which enables low income students
Grief is a journey that we all must undertake. Loss is a universal experience of the fullness of life. However, it is a journey for which we have no map and no GPS to know precisely the way
I am sad. I dressed in bright clothing. I’m engaging in conversation. I have a smile on my face. I am sad. I accepted the invite to your party. I had drinks with you last week. I texted
Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of your relationships, friendships and work. Here are a few ways therapy can help make a difference: 1) Your mind is clearer. Do you ever get trapped in a
UCLA’s the Daily Bruin on the opening of our new Westwood office. This article explores why Acacia co-founders Keith Higginbotham and Brett Donnelly decided to open an LA location and the services they plan to provide. Read more
With its fourth year down, Acacia has a lot to celebrate including Dr. Robbyn Jackson, first staff psychologist and director of the Isla Vista location, taking the Lead Director position for Acacia and the opening of the fifth
