The Dual Demons of Depression and Alcoholism Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 3, 2020Alcohol abuse and depression often go together and exist in a complicated relationship. In some cases, alcoholism causes depression or worsens the symptoms of an existing condition. For others, the symptoms of depression lead to drinking as a way to cope and self-medicate. Experts think there may even be a genetic link between depression and…
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Reduces Aggression Mental Health, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentMay 3, 2020Many people who have a serious mental illness also have co-existing problems with substance use disorder. Evidence shows that the simultaneous presence of these two problems increases the odds of aggressive or violent behavior. Researchers have looked into what happens to the aggression levels of people who suffer from a mental illness and receive treatment…
Avoiding Common Triggers for Bipolar Episodes Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 2, 2020Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme fluctuations of emotion. Bipolar disorder can cause you to feel tremendously upbeat to feeling completely paralyzed and incapable. These fluctuations are depressive episodes. Feelings of sadness and self-reproach make even simple tasks like conversing or grooming seem monumental. Additionally, working feels impossible when you suffer from bipolar disorder. Many…
Healing the Depressed Brain Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 1, 2020Many people suffer from the crippling effects of depression. it changes your brain and your outlook on life. Researchers are beginning to understand more and more about what causes mental illness and its effects on the brain. Often, people with a history of depression often have a smaller hippocampus, which is strongly correlated to childhood…
Brain Training Games: Are They Effective? Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentApril 30, 2020Your parents may be getting older and may not be as sharp as they used to be. Maybe you have a loved one who has just returned home from military service and is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Perhaps your friend has debilitating effects from past trauma. Substance…
Depression Treatment Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Preventative MedicineBy Lucida TreatmentApril 4, 2020Leave a commentDepression Treatment Amid COVID-19 Fears The need for prompt depression treatment has never been more crucial, especially in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, which is one of the most significant pandemics in modern history. This unprecedented occurrence has seen many people develop suicidal thoughts while others drown in drugs and alcohol addiction. All these behavioral…
Panic Attack Prevention For The Layperson Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 11, 2020Leave a commentLucida Treatment Center staffers understand that panic attacks are a common occurrence in any given population. Moreover, people with substance abuse and mental health issues are subjected to suffering panic attacks at a greater incidence. You don’t have to be a professional to understand panic attacks. And you don’t have to be a professional to understand…
What Is Codependency? Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 9, 2020Leave a commentThe signs of codependency can be seen by the person involved in the codependent relationship as well as a clinician. Asking the right questions of yourself will help you understand the signs of codependency and whether you are codependent in your relationship. Codependency is an indicator of a dysfunctional relationship, and the staff at Lucida Treatment…
Animal-Assisted Therapy Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 28, 2020Animal-assisted therapy is the use of trained dogs or other animals to help human beings with specific health problems. Current evidence indicates that several groups of people, including individuals with cancer, serious heart problems, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can benefit from this form of therapy. The Basics of Animal-Assisted Therapy Animal-assisted therapy is a…
Night Eating Disorder Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 22, 2020It’s typical to get the night time munchies during a good movie at home or when watching television. It’s also common for college students to munch on pre-packaged foods late into the night. But new research suggests there might be more to night eating than previously thought. University of North Carolina researcher Cristin Runfola led…
