Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012, and has been writing recovery-related content ever since. She resides in Asheville, NC with her cat (Snail) and fish (Lionel). Cayla is thrilled to be a part of the Guardian Recovery Network team, and looks forward to helping others find their way towards addiction recovery.
- Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012
Authored Posts:
Supporting Recovery in College & University Settings
Supporting Recovery in College and University Settings As students dive into college life, they face a whirlwind of stressors that might push them toward substance use. Between the academic grind, newfound freedom, and social pressures, ...
Neurobiology of Addiction
The Neurobiology of Addiction: How Drugs Affect the Brain Addiction and substance misuse were long viewed as character flaws, and those who struggled with them were labeled as “weak” or lacking in self-control. Thankfully, ...
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health It’s hard to think of anything in recent years that has impacted our lives as profoundly as social media. In the roughly 30 years ...
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health Do traumatic experiences in childhood affect your mental health as an adult? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 57 million U.S. ...
The Role of Technology in Mental Health Support
The Role of Technology in Mental Health Support & Therapy How can technology support your mental health? The role of technology in our daily lives is ever expanding, and exciting possibilities continue to unfold, ...
The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health and Recovery
The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health & Recovery Experiencing trauma at least once during a person’s lifetime is relatively common. In fact, an article in the Annals of General Psychiatry indicates that 50% of ...
