Oceanside Malibu transitional living is the premier dual diagnosis sober living in the country. Located directly on the Pacific Ocean, we offer exceptional, individualized sober living in a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment.

Oceanside Malibu, unlike many other sober living facilities, believes that in addressing the co-occurring, dual diagnosis and associated conditions, in conjunction with the drug abuse and addiction issues, people are given the best chance for long-term recovery.

Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. "Depression" is not the same as a sad mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed away. People with depression cannot merely "snap out of it" and get better.

Sometimes we hear people casually say, "I'm depressed," when they have had a bad day at work or an argument with a loved one. In these instances, we are not really "depressed," but we are temporarily feeling sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, or stressed. These normal feelings come and go and are different than the more pervasive feelings associated with clinical depression. However, if depression persists for a period of two weeks or more, or is particularly distressing, then it is probably time to consult a mental health professional or a physician. Untreated depression can also increase a person's risk of suicide. Up to 15% of those who are clinically depressed die by suicide.

Extended care and/or transitional living will depend on the status and/or outcome of each person's current condition. There are a variety of antidepressant medications and psychotherapies that can be used to treat depression. Some people with milder forms of depression may do well with psychotherapy alone. People with moderate to severe depression will often benefit from antidepressants. Most do best with combined treatment: medication to gain relatively quick symptom relief and psychotherapy to learn more effective ways to deal with problems that include anxiety and/or depression.

Comprehensive Assessment

Oceanside works closely with the EEG Institute (www.eeginstitute.com) to provide a specialized, science-based treatment program for depression that begins with a Neurofeedback assessment. Your Oceanside team, including your physician at the EEG Institute, will create a customized Neurofeedback plan and depression treatment program based on your individualized needs, medical, and psychological history that will supplement your transitional living community.