What Superpowers Come with a Mental Health Diagnosis?Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 9, 2021Believe it or not, there are positives attached to a mental health diagnosis. And, no, this isn’t some terrible joke. Managing mental illness means you are forced to use exceptional life skills, including self-advocacy, strength, self-awareness, self-care, humility and honesty. In the middle of a mental health crisis, recognizing the positives—even when it feels like…
Mental Health Treatment Helps Get Life Back On TrackDual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 16, 2021Getting your life back on track is the main goal of any mental health treatment program. “The only thing in the world you can change is yourself, and that makes all the difference in the world.” -Cher Millions of Americans are impacted by mental health disorders. This year has seen an especially high spike in depression…
Understanding Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery ProgramsAddiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Addiction recovery programs offer a wide variety of healing methods, from cognitive behavioral therapy to illness management and recovery to 12-step based practices. Mindfulness is a method that works in tandem with these evidence-based therapeutic methods to help clients work through the cycles of addiction and create thoughtful ways to manage potential relapse. In fact,…
Do Addiction Recovery Programs Work?Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Recovery is possible. Addiction recovery programs work. The recovery process can be a long one with many ups and downs, but it is absolutely possible for anyone seeking help. If you or your loved one are feeling apprehensive about the process or have been quick to assume that treatment or recovery does not work, there…
Coping With Anxiety During A PandemicDual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJune 28, 2020When times are difficult, mental health issues like depression and anxiety are on the rise. That’s not good news, but it is understandable. Unfortunately, the extra level of anxiety during a pandemic often goes untreated and can lead to other problems and concerns. Mental health conditions are frequently related to drug and alcohol addiction. For…
Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment? What To ConsiderDual Diagnosis TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentApril 24, 2020If you are asking yourself the question, do I need dual diagnosis treatment, you are not alone. There are many people who face issues with both addiction and mental health issues. If those problems are not treated together, it is more difficult to stay in recovery. Why is this the case? Because addiction and mental…
Understanding Mental Disorders From Drug UseDual Diagnosis TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentApril 23, 2020At Lucida Treatment Center, we see a lot of mental disorders that arise from drug use, along with other types of addiction problems. If you are worried about substance abuse or the mental health concerns that can come with it, you are not alone. It is a serious problem that affects many people, but it…
Identifying Depression SignsDual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 15, 2020Most people feel down occasionally, but in some situations, a low mood can become chronic. Major life changes like divorce or empty nest syndrome can create sadness that becomes independent of any circumstance and seems to stretch on indefinitely. Here are some tips for identifying depression signs. Identifying Depression Signs By Severity Moderate depression can…
Depression and Heart DiseaseDual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Preventative MedicineBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 13, 2020Are depression and heart disease interlinked? When two conditions show up together time after time it grabs the attention of medical and scientific researchers. Such is the case with symptoms of depression and instances of heart disease or stroke, and previous studies have been inconclusive as to which condition was causal for the other. Depression…
The Low Testosterone and Depression LinkDual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Preventative MedicineBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 11, 2020The link between low testosterone and depression is one of the most interesting discoveries in men’s health. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that humans produce naturally. Men produce an average of 20 times more testosterone than women and use it more often as well. Testosterone is the most important hormone for male sexual development. It plays…
