Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) During the Winter MonthsMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 3, 2018Many people love spring and summer because basking in the sunshine lifts their spirits and makes them happy. But come fall, when the lightness of the day departs earlier and the night lasts longer, depression seeps in for some people, seriously impacting their daily lives.
Differences Between Depression in Men and WomenMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 27, 2018Multiple studies conducted since the 1990s indicate women experience up to twice the rate of depression as men. Some experts have theorized women have higher depression rates because they are more likely to report subclinical symptoms, and assessments and depression scores do not differentiate between clinical and subclinical depression.
Alcoholism and Genetics: Is Addiction Hereditary?AlcoholismBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 20, 2018To understand the genetics behind alcoholism, it helps to have a basic understanding of the difference between the terms used in research. The terms genetic and hereditary are often used interchangeably; however, this is technically incorrect.
Oxycodone and America’s Obsession With PainkillersDrug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 30, 2018America’s reliance and addiction to painkillers is not slowing down, despite ongoing federal, state and local efforts. OxyContin (extended release oxycodone) is partially to blame for the opioid epidemic that has gripped the nation the last decade or so – a crisis that has escalated dramatically over the last few years.
Increase in ADHD Prescriptions Filled by Reproductive-Age WomenDrug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 23, 2018According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of privately insured women filling prescriptions for ADHD medicine in the U.S. rose by 344% between 2003 and 2015.
Depression and Mania: Two Different Sides of Bipolar DisorderMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 17, 2018Bipolar disorder is a mental illness resulting in significant, often sudden shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. High and low moods, called mania and depression, can severely impact a person’s quality of life and ability to function.
Relapse Prevention: How People in Recovery Can Prepare for a CrisisAddiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 9, 2018Hurricanes. Fires. Shootings. The headlines are filled with tragedies. No one wants to get caught up in an emergency situation or tragedy, but good people sometimes go through bad things or are exposed to unexpected crisis situations.
Men and Grief: The Importance of Mourning LossMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 2, 2018By James Snow, LMHC, CAP, Clinical Director of Lucida There was serious friction between me and my dad while growing up because I was the rebellious one in the family. But in the last five years of his life, we forged a new bond. When he retired, he agreed to move from Pennsylvania to Florida,…
Emergency Services Personnel More Frequently Affected by Mental Health ProblemsMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 7, 2018First responders are facing high levels of stress and trauma and experts are trying to figure out how to get them the best mental health treatment.
Are Women More Likely to Experience Co-Occurring Disorders?Alcohol Addiction, Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentApril 16, 2018Women seeking substance abuse treatment often have diverse and complex medical and social problems. Co-occurring disorders in women tend to be associated with severe psychological distress, high rates of trauma and interpersonal violence, medical problems, few vocational skills, low income and severe addictions.
