Dr. Katja Pohl Psychotherapy, Inc.

12/10/2020

05/29/2020

211 LA is a source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County. The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time.

If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993

This program provides rental assistance funds to low- and moderate-income eligible households economically impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

05/29/2020

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/covid-19-lockdown-guide-how-manage-anxiety-and

Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, will choose to quarantine in our homes for the upcoming weeks.

05/28/2020

What is PTSD and how does it affect people?

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition that some people develop after a shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event. These events are called traumas. After a trauma, it’s common to struggle with fear, anxiety, and sadness. You may have upsetting memories or find it hard to sleep.

Could the emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic lead to long-term mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder? Experts weigh in, and provide productive coping strategies.

05/26/2020

If you are struggling with substances during these tough times:

Frequently Asked Questions - What is SAMHSA's National Helpline?

05/26/2020

Some Resources:

One of the main struggles that many of us are experiencing right now is the fact that life has changed so dramatically, and we have no idea how long that will last. We were forced to alter our routines as…Read more ›

05/25/2020

https://beverlypress.com/2020/05/city-focuses-on-mental-and-emotional-health/

Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, introduced legislation on May 19 directing city staff, in consultation...

05/22/2020

https://www.nationalreview.com/news/a-years-worth-of-su***de-attempts-in-the-last-four-weeks-california-doctor-calls-for-end-to-lockdown/?fbclid=IwAR3Ypg7EjUucKq0X48ft9jo3S9eVv9ujL2TzULgIOv8JYbn1ziDG-sPs2lo

“We’ve never seen numbers like this, in such a short period of time,” Dr. Mike deBoisblanc said.

05/21/2020

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-los-angeles-county-mental-health-services%3f_amp=true

L.A. County is offering free access to the Headspace app and encouraging residents to use mental health services during coronavirus crisis.

05/21/2020

https://didihirsch.org/services/su***de-prevention/important-information-about-su***de/

Su***de is a major public health problem that affects people of all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. In 2017, about 45,000 Americans died by su***de – more than by car accidents or homicide – and more than 1 million attempted. While not every su***de or attempt can be prevented, most people th...