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… Details
What to Do When You’re Married to a High Functioning Alcoholic AlcoholismBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 26, 2019Alcoholism can destroy relationships. But spouses of high-functioning alcoholics have a particular challenge because their mates often function enough to make it seem like they don’t have a problem. They may deny your concerns about their drinking habits by defending what they are doing right: “Well, I pay the bills” or “I work hard, I… Details
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.
Differences Between Depression in Men and Women Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 27, 2018Multiple studies conducted since the 1990s indicate women experience up to twice the rate of depression as men. Some experts have theorized women have higher depression rates because they are more likely to report subclinical symptoms, and assessments and depression scores do not differentiate between clinical and subclinical depression.
Alcoholism and Genetics: Is Addiction Hereditary? AlcoholismBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 20, 2018To understand the genetics behind alcoholism, it helps to have a basic understanding of the difference between the terms used in research. The terms genetic and hereditary are often used interchangeably; however, this is technically incorrect.
Oxycodone and America’s Obsession With Painkillers Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 30, 2018America’s reliance and addiction to painkillers is not slowing down, despite ongoing federal, state and local efforts. OxyContin (extended release oxycodone) is partially to blame for the opioid epidemic that has gripped the nation the last decade or so – a crisis that has escalated dramatically over the last few years.
Increase in ADHD Prescriptions Filled by Reproductive-Age Women Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 23, 2018According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of privately insured women filling prescriptions for ADHD medicine in the U.S. rose by 344% between 2003 and 2015.
Depression and Mania: Two Different Sides of Bipolar Disorder Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 17, 2018Bipolar disorder is a mental illness resulting in significant, often sudden shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. High and low moods, called mania and depression, can severely impact a person’s quality of life and ability to function.
Relapse Prevention: How People in Recovery Can Prepare for a Crisis Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 9, 2018Hurricanes. Fires. Shootings. The headlines are filled with tragedies. No one wants to get caught up in an emergency situation or tragedy, but good people sometimes go through bad things or are exposed to unexpected crisis situations.
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,… Details
