What is EMDR trauma therapy?Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is often used to help people who have experienced trauma. If you’ve developed PTSD and anxiety from disturbing memories, you may be struggling to cope each day. EMDR trauma therapy can help you find relief from PTSD symptoms. Learn more about what EMDR is and how it can help you…
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: More Than Self-CareMental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021The term “self-care” is a popular concept now. Self-care means something a little different to everyone. It’s personal because it’s based on each person’s unique needs. Self-care and mental health treatment tie in together. But mental health treatment is so much more. This guide explains how to know when self-care may not be enough to…
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…
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…
How to Help a Loved One with AnxietyMental Health, Mental Health Treatment, News>AnxietyBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 28, 2020Do you have a loved one who struggles with anxiety? You see them missing out on activities you know they would enjoy because they are afraid or worried? Do they call you worried about problems that do not seem like they should be so stressful? Anxiety can be very powerful and life-limiting. There is help…
Depression and Drug Abuse: How They Are LinkedDrug Addiction, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 25, 2020There is a connection between depression and drug abuse that cannot be ignored. Research shows 43 percent of people who have a substance use disorder also have been diagnosed with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, or have symptoms of them, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Recognizing this risk, it…
Differences Between Depression in Men and WomenMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 22, 2020Many studies indicate that women experience up to twice the rate of depression as men do. Some experts have theorized that women have higher depression rates because they are more likely to report subclinical symptoms of depression. Many assessments and depression scores do not differentiate between clinical and subclinical depression. Read on to learn more…
Stress Management Techniques When Battling Addiction and Mental HealthMental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 20, 2020If you are facing drug or alcohol addiction or mental health disorders, you are taking on one of the most challenging parts of your life. This is a very big step in the right direction. Yet, you will find there are stressful times during the treatment process, each one requiring careful attention. With a few…
Stress and Relapse: Managing Stress Is a PriorityAddiction Recovery, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 16, 2020Why do stress and relapse so commonly go with each other? For some people, stress is the reason they started using drugs and alcohol. They simply could not deal with all of the high-stress situations and drugs helped to ease the pain. After you are sober, it is easy to fall back into that path…
