PASADENA, CA, June 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mental health in Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles area is facing a critical crisis. Recent data reveals that approximately 31.7% of California adults are reporting persistent symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders. Furthermore, local assessments from the Greater Pasadena Community Health Needs report consistently rank mental health as a top priority, with over 30% of area adolescents reporting chronic sadness. In these demanding times, local citizens are looking for answers to combat the heavy burden of negative emotions.
In response to this growing epidemic, volunteers are taking to the streets to offer a groundbreaking alternative. Gathering at 35 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA, a dedicated group is reaching out to local pedestrians to provide an effective path forward. This community action aligns with the 76th anniversary of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, the seminal work authored by L. Ron Hubbard.
For over seven decades, Dianetics has offered a precise explanation for the underlying causes of human suffering. The book introduces the concept of the “Reactive Mind”—the hidden portion of the mind that records all physical pain and painful emotion. Volunteers emphasize that the Reactive Mind is the real reason behind unexplainable stress, unreasonable fears, and severe negative emotions that plague individuals daily. By empowering people with an understanding of this mechanism, Dianetics provides a practical solution to erase these past traumas and restore a person’s natural vitality.
To actively raise awareness and engage the community, the volunteers are delivering free stress tests to Pasadena pedestrians. These complimentary evaluations are designed to help individuals look inward, identify the actual cause of their negative outlook, and pinpoint where personal stress originates. By taking the test, participants gain insight into how their own minds handle pressure and learn how the techniques outlined in Dianetics can help them overcome these mental barriers.
“People are going through very tough times right now, and they deserve real, actionable answers,” said one of the event organizers. “We need to get the word out about Dianetics and solutions. The society is in ruins, because there are no actual answers out there, and people are going to drugs and there are homeless people as a result so we have to do something about it.”
The community outreach is open to all passersby. Anyone interested in discovering the true source of their stress or learning more about the Reactive Mind is invited to visit the volunteer station or the local center located at 35 S Raymond Ave.
For more information about Dianetics visit: Dianetics.org (https://www.dianetics.org/)
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