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Charlotte Behavioral Health Care Hosts Recovery Event to Raise Awareness of Mental and Substance Use Disorder Support Services in Charlotte County Mental and/or substance use disorders are a critical challenge that Charlotte County must address immediately. To draw attention to the issue, Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) will lead a Recovery Vigil to raise awareness […]
Energize your Body by Becoming Your Best Self by Victoria Scanlon, LMHC, CEO of Charlotte Behavioral Health Care It’s that time when we are all thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and how to be our very best in the year ahead. It’s also that time when some of us join gyms and start programs […]
Many people view the new year as a time to start anew and focus on new beginnings. From working on personal fitness goals to eating healthier, and improving finances, the ideas are endless. However, for others, setting New Year’s resolutions isn’t as easy as it may seem. For individuals working on recovery from substance abuse […]
Chris Fink Charlotte High School, athletic trainer Chris and his wife Cassie moved to Punta Gorda from Pennsylvania in 2002, the day after their wedding. They have 2 children, Gabriel who is a senior at Charlotte High, and Raeghan who is an eighth grader at Punta Gorda Middle. Aside from athletic training, Chris also worked […]
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) aims to honor the lives lost to an overdose, raise awareness of the issue, and reduce the stigma associated with a substance-related death. It acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died. Through mourning and remembrance, people can celebrate the lives of their loved ones. […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, those with substance abuse issues and those in recovery have been presented with unique challenges; challenges for which no one was able to prepare. Isolation and the inability to attend recovery meetings are causing problems that are unique to the recovery community. In the United States, we are seeing a spike […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling like you don’t know what to do next? Feeling stuck trying to work and take care of household responsibilities all at the same time? Even when things are “normal,” it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a vicious cycle. Covid-19 has thrown most people into this weird mix of work, […]
What do you do when someone cuts you off in traffic or when your stomach is in knots because of an upcoming test? Do you scream let the cuss words flow, or do you take time to calm yourself down? When humans experience uncomfortable emotions like helplessness or hopelessness, it is in our nature to […]
Anxiety is a scary and unavoidable part of life. It is a biological function that serves a purpose to protect us. While many people are experiencing anxiety due to the current COVID-19 situation, know that it is perfectly normal to feel concerned when facing a health issue – especially one of this nature. Since we […]
What is normal? According to Merriam-Webster, it means “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern” or “occurring naturally.” Really though, what is normal? These times are new and unexpected for everyone. We are all learning how to live in times of a pandemic. Everyone in the country right now has had their “normal” thrown […]
It’s easy to tell when someone may be suffering from a heart attack, is choking, or is unable to breathe. But what does depression look like? What about anxiety? Have you met a youth experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors? Do you know how to administer first aid in a mental health crisis? On June 3rd, […]
Now being offered at CBHC, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is considered an “A” level treatment for trauma, recommended by the World Health Organization for children, adolescents and adults. EMDR therapy aims to reduce distress and strengthen positive cognitions related to a traumatic event. When a disturbing event occurs, it can get locked […]
Millions of women across the United States face depression at some point in their lives. Causes can vary from hormonal, personal relationships, or a family history of mental illness. But depression is not the only illness women can experience. Every three minutes, a woman goes into the emergency room for prescription painkiller abuse, with 4.6 […]
Your child has been studying for days for their upcoming exam. They completed practice tests, received additional tutoring, joined a group study session, and felt more confident than ever. They arrive in class and receive their 30-question multiple choice exam. They write their name, today’s date, and subject, and that’s as far as they can […]
Please welcome Tyler T. Gibson to our CBHC Public Relations team! Tyler attends Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers as a junior and is majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations. Check out Tyler’s first publication here!
Do we have good health habits? What does health habits mean to you? Some of us worry about not only our physical health, but our mental health as well…Well, one might say Health 360. We have to be worried about our health in total. Body, mind and spirit–so to speak to find balance. Not one […]
