The recent challenges across Los Angeles — from devastating wildfires to heightened ICE enforcement activities — have created widespread stress throughout our city. At Neuro Wellness Spa, we’re seeing how these ongoing events affect people’s ability to focus, sleep well, and feel mentally balanced.
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When communities face ongoing trauma, our minds and bodies stay in a constant state of high alert. This can show up as trouble concentrating, restless nights, racing thoughts, and feeling overwhelmed by daily decisions. For many Angelenos, especially those already facing difficult circumstances, these stress responses make everything feel harder to manage.
“The most important emotional response is that many patients are reporting higher rates of anxiety and hypervigilance,” says Anthony Marcaida, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) for Neuro Wellness Spa who has seen firsthand the emotional toll of recent events in Los Angeles. “For the ones who have been really affected by family members essentially being taken by ICE, within the community there’s collective grief— almost a communal mourning. Within the families themselves, there’s probably some level of self-guilt or survivor’s guilt for the ones who are citizens and witnessing their family members being taken away.”
As our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Martha Koo M.D., and CEO Matthew Zubiller remind us: “In moments of collective stress and uncertainty, our mental well-being matters more than ever. Without mental health, there can be no true physical or social health.” At Neuro Wellness Spa, we help people heal from both the emotional and physical effects of stress through proven treatments like therapy, TMS therapy, and medication when recommended by a psychiatrist.
Building strength during tough times requires community connection. Simple actions like maintaining daily routines, practicing calming techniques, and staying connected with loved ones can help us all cope better. When we support each other’s mental health, we strengthen our entire community’s ability to heal and move forward.
Read more about coping with community in crisis from our parent company, Your Behavioral Health: Heightened ICE Presence in Los Angeles
Alongside our partners at Your Behavioral Health, Clear Behavioral Health, and New Life House, Neuro Wellness Spa brings specialized mental health expertise to Los Angeles’ healing journey. We’re committed to helping our community understand that seeking professional support is an investment in our shared future.
Los Angeles’ strength lies in our ability to come together. Together, we can rebuild a path forward.