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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stages of Mental Health Conditions Stage 3 Symptoms Worsen with Relapsing and Recurring Episodes Accompanied by Serious Disruption in Life Activities and Roles At Stage 3, symptoms have continued to increase in severity, and many symptoms are often taking place at the same time. A person may feel as though they are losing control […]
The following suicide prevention article is being republished with permission by staff writer Brenda Barbosa attributed to Charlotte Sun. All the Staff here at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care thank the Sun and Brenda for highlighting this important topic. We hope by doing so a dialog can be formed that makes talking about the subject of […]
Prior to making a doctor’s visit or shopping trip or visit to a friend, it’s a good time to assess ( self-assessment ) our needs before we take that first step out the door. Yes, self-assessment is paramount in our day-to-day recovery necessities. If we survey what are our top priorities are by utilizing a […]
The Drop In Center at CBHC Will Give Hope for the Charlotte County: In recent years, The Haven Drop-In Center provided services for the Charlotte County (Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda) community since 1992. It ran as peer to peer and clubhouse model type facility that accommodated to the wellness and recovery of the mentally challenged […]
Functioning OR NON-Functioning Treatment Plan vs Function Yes…labels…we don’t like them, such as are you “Functioning” OR “NON-Functioning?” The “function” term is one some insurance companies use/require that providers use to identify and classify mental health and/or addiction presenting symptoms normally at the time you’re receiving treatment. Why? Having a level of severity scale is […]
The 2014 Mental Health Month event will be memorable for many reasons. No not because of the Presidential Proclamation –MAY is National Mental Health Awareness Month. That is cool, but it was already Mental Health Month. Now, it is an official Presidential Proclamation. Locally here in Port Charlotte Florida, we have our one annual event […]
As I pick up my daily paper in my driveway, I notice the sub-title first “JAILS FACE BURDEN OF CARING FOR MENTALLY ILL INMATES“… I knew this would be one Sunday page to blog about! I took my meds (willing I may add) and started reading, and reading and reading the facts. The facts about […]
Remember the hair commercial of the 80’s, “‘I’m Sy Sperling, President of the Hair Club For Men. I’m not only the Hair Club president, but I’m also a client.’” It’s the beginning 0f generational cross-over…Sy Sperling was doing it with his hair club, RUN DMC and rap music was crossing over into mainstream pop music. […]
“The problems are not all solved and the battles are not all won.”* On October 31, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed into law ( Note: this was the second piece of October 24, 1963 ) the Community Mental Health Act to federally fund community mental health centers and research facilities devoted to the treatment […]
What is the Legislation Community Mental Health Care Act? It’s been fifty (50) years since President John F. Kennedy’s Community Mental Health Care Act was signed. Over that time, there have been periods of hope…What is this Legislation? It transformed how we (people living with mental illness) receive services and treatments here in the States. “It was the country’s […]
OUR VIEW: Mental health care in Florida is a disgrace. The following was an article that ran in the Charlotte Sun on Sunday, October 13, 2013 For months, John Doe, not his real name, spent more time in the Charlotte County jail than he did in his home. He had six arrests in 18 months […]
*The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates substance abuse at 65% among people with severe and persistent mental illnesses! In 2011, the comorbidity of drug addiction and mental disorders among people aged 18 or older reached 45.6 million. ~ National Survey on Drug Use and Health.“Addiction” and “Mental illness” are connected. These two words can take […]
