Los Angeles has faced significant challenges this year, from devastating wildfires to heightened ICE enforcement activities that have created widespread community stress and anxiety. At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand that these collective traumas can deeply impact mental wellness, often triggering or worsening conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
We stand with Los Angeles
Community crises affect us all differently, but vulnerable populations—including immigrants, children of immigrants, the elderly, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions—may experience even greater psychological distress. The emotional weight of these events can disrupt work, relationships, and daily functioning, making it difficult to maintain a sense of normalcy.
If you happen to be experiencing overwhelming emotions as a result of these events, here are some effective coping skills you can use in the moment:
Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Martha Koo M.D., reminds us that “without mental health, there can be no true physical or social health.” During these uncertain times, prioritizing mental wellness isn’t just personal care—it’s community care. When we support our own mental health, we strengthen our ability to show up for others.
Read more about Coping with Community in Crisis: Heightened ICE Presence in Los Angeles from our parent company, Your Behavioral Health.
As part of the Your Behavioral Health family, alongside Neuro Wellness Spa and New Life House, Clear Behavioral Health remains committed to serving our Los Angeles community with compassion and cultural sensitivity. We’re here to provide professional mental health support when community care isn’t enough, because seeking help is both an act of courage and an investment in our collective resilience.
Together, we are LA strong.
