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December 9, 2024 7 min read PTSD

Understanding PTSD and How to Overcome the Trauma

PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as natural disasters, childhood domestic abuse, accidents, death and sexual assault. PTSD is a real medical condition, not a sign of weakness. It is normal to have upsetting reactions after a trauma, but most people recover naturally within a few weeks. Lette Behavioral Health Services diagnoses and treats the trauma, which can be successful even years after the event.

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Depression Major Depressive Disorder

Dec 9, 2024 5 min

Recognizing MDD: When to Seek Professional Help

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by persistent sadness or a loss of interest, accompanied by other symptoms like changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness. Early signs can include feeling irritable, having trouble concentrating, experiencing unexplained physical symptoms like headaches, and a general sense of pessimism or hopelessness.

ADHD

Dec 9, 2024 6 min

How ADHD Impacts Adult Self-Esteem

ADHD can affect self-esteem in adults through a vicious cycle of negative feedback related to difficulties encountered in their tasks, work, and relationships. This vicious cycle leads to feelings of shame, guilt, insecurity, and constant self-criticism. Often, this stems from a lifetime of hearing negative comments such as, "They are not living up to expectations," or "They are not reaching their full potential."

Schizophrenia

Dec 9, 2024 6 min

How Schizophrenia Makes You Think

Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental disorders in our society. A schizophrenic patient's thinking is disorganized which includes hallucinations, delusion, paranoia, and difficulty in logical focus. This can impact their memory, attention, and sometimes speech that is jumbled or lacks connection. Understanding these symptoms is the first step toward effective treatment.

Bipolar

Dec 9, 2024 5 min

How to Manage Bipolar Disorder

Lette Behavioral Health Services manages Bipolar disorder with a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and self-management strategies. In severe cases, life-threatening conditions may require electroconvulsive therapy. Our comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive personalized care tailored to their specific needs.

Substance Use Substance Use Disorder

Dec 9, 2024 7 min

Understanding Substance Use Disorder and How to Quit

Lette Behavioral Health Services is able to help patients with substance use to cut down on or manage substance use. Substance abuse affects a person's brain, behaviors, work, and relationships, making it difficult with your daily activities and living. It involves patterns of behaviors that might include using more of the substance than planned.

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