Explaining Parent’s Addiction to a Child Addiction Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 24, 2020Addiction is a serious, complex issue, and this can leave many parents feeling as though it’s impossible to adequately explain the problem to children. However, if you approach the topic with tact, honesty, and openness, you can help your child understand. Explaining a parent’s addiction to a child doesn’t need to be laborious. Seven Cs… Details
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… Details
Repairing Your Body After Addiction Drug Addiction, Eating Disorder, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 21, 2020Recovery from drug addiction is a long journey and now that you are clean you deserve congratulations. But if you’re feeling run down, tired, and can’t summon much energy for a celebration, it may be because of all the damage that you did to your body by taking drugs. We often hear about the impact… Details
Tips to Help Bipolar Patients Stay Healthy Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 20, 2020Tips To Help Bipolar Patients Stay Healthy Bipolar disorder can lead the sufferer to feel as if they have little to no control over their emotions. Both low moods and mania can last for an extensive period. Many struggle to find the right combination to balance the depressive and manic sides of the disorder. That’s… Details
Bipolar Disorder’s Genetic Roots Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 19, 2020Bipolar disorder is a particularly challenging mental disorder because finding the right strategy takes some trial and error. Meanwhile, the patient and their family may find it difficult to perform daily activities. The findings of a new study may help identify patients at risk for bipolar disorder. The study investigated bipolar disorder’s genetic roots. UCLA… Details
Subtle Signs of Anxiety Disorders Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 18, 2020Everyone experiences occasional bouts of anxiety, as it’s a normal part of the human experience. However, for millions of children, adolescents, and adults, anxiety plays a significant role in their day-to-day lives. It causes significant distress, interferes with their ability to function, and robs them of the joy they deserve. In severe cases, anxiety can… Details
Pregnancy Anxiety Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 17, 2020Pregnancy Anxiety You’re having a baby! Oh, the joy … or not? You may be wondering why, when other expecting women seem to be glowing with happiness, you’re feeling nothing but incredibly anxious. Dread, worry, and all sorts of fears are overshadowing your pregnancy, and it feels awful. Is pregnancy anxiety normal? What should you… Details
CBT Can Help Defeat Negative Thoughts Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 16, 2020CBT Can Help Defeat Negative Thoughts Depression and anxiety impact millions of people on a daily basis. For some, the symptoms are troubling but not so severe that they’re unable to function. For others, the symptoms can be debilitating, resulting in lost work time, damaged relationships, and even the ability to hold down a job.… Details
Identifying Depression Signs Dual 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… Details
Tracking Adulthood Depression Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 14, 2020Depression is the common term for a group of mental health conditions—called depressive disorders—that produce mood disturbances capable of seriously or severely restricting an individual’s ability to function in his or her daily life. As a rule, the specific symptoms of the depressive disorders vary in number and intensity from person to person. In a… Details
