Dealing With Anxiety Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 18, 2019Leave a commentAnxiety is a very common disorder, and it can impact as many as 18% of all adults each year. Despite this, many people don’t get the help they need for anxiety. Dealing with anxiety isn’t something you should do on your own. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to deal with anxiety solo and with…
Am I Bipolar? Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 16, 2019Leave a commentIf you’ve experienced strong mood swings and depressive or manic episodes, you might be asking the question: Am I Bipolar? Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of manic and depressive behavior that may last for weeks or months at a time. Like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the term bipolar often describes someone with mood swings. However,…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 1, 2019Leave a commentCognitive behavioral therapy, often referred to simply as CBT, is a therapeutic modality that has been around since the 1960s. It’s well-suited for treating substance abuse issues because it helps people to address unrealistic thoughts and feelings in a more positive way in order to live more healthily. This form of therapy can help you…
Trauma Signs and Symptoms Mental Health, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 16, 2019Trauma has profound effects on a person’s well-being. If it isn’t treated, the effects of trauma can last a lifetime and affect every area of a person’s life. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines trauma as a response to events you perceive as “physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening.” Moreover, trauma…
Bipolar Symptoms in Women Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 6, 2019Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder affecting both women and men. It is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. However, bipolar disorder in women often looks different than in men—both in terms of symptoms and when it often shows up. For example, women are particularly vulnerable to bipolar episodes certain times of the…
How PTSD Affects Your Relationship (and What You Can Do) Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMay 13, 2019Some people who survive trauma develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research into PTSD and relationships shows that mental health problems, such as trauma, can create problems in intimate relationships and family life. The person with PTSD, or complex PTSD, may have overwhelming symptoms, and friends and family may be frightened and worried. They also may…
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) During the Winter Months Mental 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.
Men and Grief: The Importance of Mourning Loss Mental 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 Problems Mental 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.
Nikolas Cruz: The Warning Signs Mental Health, NewsBy Lucida TreatmentApril 10, 2018Potentially dangerous behavioral traits are often noticed and even reported, sadly to no avail. In other instances, people notice something is awry; but for some reason, dismiss this behavior and fail to notify anyone about their suspicions.To some extent, both of these scenarios played out in the case of 19-year-old Nicolas Cruz.
