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Welcome to the Lifepath Center Journal—your resource for practical, compassionate mental health information.
Explore therapist-informed articles on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, emotional wellness, therapy approaches, and what to expect from therapy. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or simply trying to better understand what you’re experiencing, our goal is to make mental health information easier to understand and easier to use.
Lifepath Center provides in-person therapy in Riverside, California, and telehealth services throughout California.
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Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What California Parents Should Know About the Meta Trial
As Meta faces a landmark California trial over allegations involving Instagram, Facebook, and youth safety, parents are asking an important question: How does social media affect teen mental health? Learn what California families should know, warning signs to watch for, and when additional support may help.It All Begins Here
School Cellphone Bans and Teen Mental Health: What Parents Should Know
As schools limit cellphone use, parents are asking what it could mean for teen mental health. Learn how screen time, social media, and constant connectivity can affect anxiety, attention, sleep, relationships, and emotional well-being—and what parents can do to help.
Back-to-School Anxiety in Riverside: Helping Children and Teens Navigate Big Emotions
Back-to-school season can bring excitement, worry, and emotional overload for children and teens. Learn common signs of school anxiety, how parents can support the transition, and when therapy may help.